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The Testament of Dr. Mabuse

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7.6/10 • 250

1933-04-212h 2m

CrimeMysteryThriller

Madman? Monster? Murderer? Scientist?

After a detective is assaulted by thugs and placed in an asylum run by Professor Baum, he observes the professor's preoccupation with another patient, the criminal genius Dr. Mabuse the hypnotist. When Mabuse's notes are found to be connected with a rash of recent crimes, Commissioner Lohmann must determine how Mabuse is communicating with the criminals, despite conflicting reports on the doctor's whereabouts, and capture him for good.

Directors
Fritz Lang
Editors
Lothar Wolff

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  1. Rudolf Klein-Rogge

    Rudolf Klein-Rogge

    Dr. Mabuse

  2. Oscar Beregi Sr.

    Oscar Beregi Sr.

    Prof. Dr. Baum

  3. Camilla Spira

    Camilla Spira

    Juwelen-Anna

  4. Otto Wernicke

    Otto Wernicke

    Kommissar Lohmann

  5. Paul Henckels

    Paul Henckels

    Lithograph

  6. Theo Lingen

    Theo Lingen

    Karetzky

  7. Rudolf Schündler

    Rudolf Schündler

    Hardy

  8. Theodor Loos

    Theodor Loos

    Dr. Kramm

  9. Karl Meixner

    Karl Meixner

    Hofmeister

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talisencrw

May 13, 2016

9/10

There is such a joy I get when I watch the crime or noir films of Fritz Lang. Here's a man that truly understands evil. Though I have yet to see all of his Mabuse works, I can't wait to see every single interpretation--both by him and others--of one of my very favourite cinematic villains. Furthermore, I greatly relish seeing the works of great filmmakers who use subtlety and cleverness to get their art out in the most difficult of circumstances, using their craftsmanship to take pokes at the oppressive regimes they are working under (i.e., Eisenstein, Lang, the Czech New Wave, Jafar Panahi). Essential for any fan of the genre, and worth both purchasing and rewatching if you, like me, are a work of a remarkable director at the pinnacle of his profession.

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Status
Released
Original Language
German
Budget
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Revenue
$27,690.00
Keywords
delinquentvictimhypnosisdoctorcriminalgerman expressionism