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.
| 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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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.
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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
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