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The Testament of Dr. Mabuse

1933 · 122 min Crime Mystery Thriller
7.6 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Original Title Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse
Year 1933
Country Germany, France
Genre Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Director Fritz Lang
Runtime 122 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.6/10 (280 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

A genre thriller made with intelligence. The director understands the difference between suspense and shock — and chooses the former.

Worth watching for the atmosphere and structure. The finale may not please everyone — but the road there is worth the time.

For those who like films that keep them in a state of uncertainty until the end.

Director: Fritz Lang

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Late at night when you can give yourself fully to the film. Not as background — fully present.

🎭 Cast

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

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Karl Meixner

Hofmeister

Gustav Diessl

Gustav Diessl

Kent

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