The Testament of Dr. Mabuse
(1933)
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.
Director
Fritz Lang
Writers
Thea von Harbou, Fritz Lang, Norbert Jacques
Top Billed
Rudolf Klein-Rogge
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Collection
Dr. Mabuse Collection
Reviews
talisencrw
⭐ 9/10May 13, 2016
There is such a joy I get when I watch the crime or noir films of Fritz Lang. Here's a man that truly understands evil. Though I have yet to see all of his Mabuse works, I can't wait to see every single interpretation--both by him and others--of one of my very favourite cinematic villains. Furthermore, I greatly relish seeing the works of great filmmakers who use subtlety and cleverness to get their art out in the most difficult of circumstances,… read the rest.
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Status
Released
Original Language
DE
Budget
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Revenue
$27,690