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The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933)

The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933)

Crime Thriller Mystery

Madman? Monster? Murderer? Scientist?

Release Date: 1933, April 21
Directors: Fritz Lang
Countries: Germany, France
Production: Nero-Film AG
Cast: Rudolf Schündler, Ludwig Stössel, Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Theodor Loos, Georg John, Theo Lingen, Camilla Spira, Paul Henckels, Otto Wernicke, Karl Meixner, Oscar Beregi Sr., Gustav Diessl

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.

Keywords:

doctor delinquent hypnosis victim criminal german expressionism