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The Testament of Dr. Mabuse

The Testament of Dr. Mabuse

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The Testament of Dr. Mabuse

"Madman? Monster? Murderer? Scientist?"

1933

2h 2m

7.6(288 votes)

Crime

Mystery

Thriller

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.

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Nero-Film AG

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10 featured cast members

Starring

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

Karl Meixner

Hofmeister

Gustav Diessl

Gustav Diessl

Kent

Creative team

Directed by: Fritz Lang
Written by: Thea von Harbou
Fritz Lang
Produced by: Seymour Nebenzal
Fritz Lang

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