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The Testament of Dr. Mabuse

The Testament of Dr. Mabuse

Madman? Monster? Murderer? Scientist?

19337.62h 2m

Overview

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.

Directed by Fritz Lang
Written by Fritz Lang, Thea von Harbou, Norbert Jacques
Produced by Seymour Nebenzal, Fritz Lang
Box Office0Revenue: $28K

Top Cast

Rudolf Klein-Rogge

Rudolf Klein-Rogge

Dr. Mabuse

Oscar Beregi Sr.

Oscar Beregi Sr.

Prof. Dr. Baum

Camilla Spira

Camilla Spira

Juwelen-Anna

Otto Wernicke

Otto Wernicke

Kommissar Lohmann

Paul Henckels

Paul Henckels

Lithograph

Theo Lingen

Theo Lingen

Karetzky

Rudolf Schündler

Rudolf Schündler

Hardy

Theodor Loos

Theodor Loos

Dr. Kramm

K

Karl Meixner

Hofmeister

Gustav Diessl

Gustav Diessl

Kent

Themes & Keywords

delinquentvictimhypnosisdoctorcriminalgerman expressionism

About The Testament of Dr. Mabuse

The Testament of Dr. Mabuse is a crime, mystery, thriller film released in 1933 exploring themes of delinquent, victim, hypnosis, doctor, criminal, german expressionism. Directed by Fritz Lang, it stars Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Oscar Beregi Sr., Camilla Spira. 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.

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