The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933)
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.
Director: Fritz Lang
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 122 min
Release Date: April 21, 1933
Cast
- Rudolf Klein-Rogge - Dr. Mabuse
- 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
- Karl Meixner - Hofmeister
- Gustav Diessl - Kent
Screenplay
- Thea von Harbou (Screenplay)
- Norbert Jacques (Novel)
- Fritz Lang (Screenplay)
Music: Hans Erdmann, Walter Sieber
Cinematography: Fritz Arno Wagner, Károly Vass
Editing: Conrad von Molo, Lothar Wolff
Production: Nero-Film AG
Country: Germany, France
Language: Deutsch
Box Office: $27,690
Original Language: de
Keywords
delinquent, victim, hypnosis, doctor, criminal, german expressionism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Testament of Dr. Mabuse about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Testament of Dr. Mabuse?
- The Testament of Dr. Mabuse was directed by Fritz Lang.
- Who stars in The Testament of Dr. Mabuse?
- The Testament of Dr. Mabuse stars Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Oscar Beregi Sr., Camilla Spira, Otto Wernicke, Paul Henckels, Theo Lingen.
- How long is The Testament of Dr. Mabuse?
- The Testament of Dr. Mabuse has a runtime of 2h 2m (122 minutes).
- What genre is The Testament of Dr. Mabuse?
- The Testament of Dr. Mabuse is a Crime, Mystery, Thriller film.
- How much did The Testament of Dr. Mabuse gross?
- The Testament of Dr. Mabuse grossed $27,690 worldwide.
- Where was The Testament of Dr. Mabuse produced?
- The Testament of Dr. Mabuse was produced in Germany, France.