Guy Van Stratten a convicted American smuggler leaves an Italian prison term with one asset a dying man's words about the wealthy mysterious and elusive Gregory Arkadin. Guy sets out in search of the enigmatic Arkadin and starts to scrutinize him through his lovely daughter Raina. To thwart Van Stratten's investigation Arkadin claims amnesia about his early life and sends Guy off to investigate his ""unknown"" past. Guy's quest spans many continents and unearths eccentric character
The 'poor' rating should not be taken as applying to the film itself, but only to this particular presentation of it. Both sound and vision appear to have been processed in a cement-mixer. Also, the Delta logo appears on the screen from time to time, which adds to the annoyance.
The film itself is a typical Orson Welles effort: consistently fascinating, full of brilliant ideas, though occasionally crossing the line into self-indulgence. Very well worth watching, although I'd strongly advise paying more for a different presentation. (Any other version will probably be better than this one.)
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