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The Testament of Dr. Mabuse
“Madman? Monster? Murderer? Scientist?”
7.6 / 10• 1933• 2h 2m•NR• German
CrimeMysteryThriller
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Rudolf Klein-Rogge
Dr. Mabuse
Lead
Oscar Beregi Sr.
Prof. Dr. Baum
Camilla Spira
Juwelen-Anna
Otto Wernicke
Kommissar Lohmann
Paul Henckels
Lithograph
Theo Lingen
Karetzky
Rudolf Schündler
Hardy
Theodor Loos
Dr. Kramm
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Fritz Lang's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Testament of Dr. Mabuse is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
