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The Amazing Mr. X

1948·Movie·78 min·6.2(50)

In his eyes, the threat of terror! In his hands, the power to destroy!

On the beach one night, Christine Faber, two years a widow, thinks she hears her late husband Paul calling out of the surf...then meets a tall dark man, Alexis, who seems to know all about such things. After more ghostly manifestations, Christine and younger sister Janet become enmeshed in the eerie artifices of Alexis; but he in turn finds himself manipulated into deeper deviltry than he had in mind...

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About The Amazing Mr. X

The Amazing Mr. X is a 1948 English-language thriller and horror film directed by Bernard Vorhaus. The cast is led by Turhan Bey, Lynn Bari, Cathy O'Donnell. It has a runtime of 1h 18m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.

The Amazing Mr. X was produced by Ben Stoloff Productions and Eagle-Lion Films (US) and made in United States of America. It was released on July 29, 1948.

Director
Bernard Vorhaus
Writers
Ian McLellan Hunter, Muriel Roy Bolton, Crane Wilbur
Release date
July 29, 1948
Original language
English
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Ben Stoloff Productions, Eagle-Lion Films (US)
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The Amazing Mr. X cast & crew

The Amazing Mr. X was directed by Bernard Vorhaus and written by Ian McLellan Hunter, Muriel Roy Bolton, and Crane Wilbur.

The cast features Turhan Bey as Alexis, Lynn Bari as Christine Faber, Cathy O'Donnell as Janet Burke, Richard Carlson as Martin Abbott, Donald Curtis as Paul Faber, and Virginia Gregg as Emily.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alexander Laszlo, cinematography is by John Alton, and it was produced by Benjamin Stoloff.

Is The Amazing Mr. X worth watching?

The Amazing Mr. X holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 50 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.

At 1h 18m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy thriller and horror, The Amazing Mr. X is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Amazing Mr. X

In United States, you can stream The Amazing Mr. X on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, and MGM Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of The Amazing Mr. X

Turhan Bey

Turhan Bey

Alexis

Lynn Bari

Lynn Bari

Christine Faber

Cathy O'Donnell

Cathy O'Donnell

Janet Burke

Richard Carlson

Richard Carlson

Martin Abbott

Donald Curtis

Donald Curtis

Paul Faber

Virginia Gregg

Virginia Gregg

Emily

Norma Varden

Norma Varden

Wealthy looking woman

No photo

Harry Mendoza

Hoffman

The Amazing Mr. X — FAQs

Where can I watch The Amazing Mr. X in United States?

The Amazing Mr. X is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV in United States.

Is The Amazing Mr. X on fuboTV?

Yes — The Amazing Mr. X is currently available on fuboTV in United States.

What language is The Amazing Mr. X in?

The Amazing Mr. X is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Amazing Mr. X?

The Amazing Mr. X runs 1 hours 18 minutes (78 minutes).

What is The Amazing Mr. X rated?

It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 50 ratings.

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