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Movie poster: M (1931)
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M

1931 · 110 min Drama Thriller Crime
8.1 / 10 · TMDB

In this classic German thriller, Hans Beckert, a serial killer who preys on children, becomes the focus of a massive Berlin police manhunt. Beckert's heinous crimes are so repellant and disruptive to city life that he is even targeted by others in the seedy underworld network. With both cops and criminals in pursuit, the murderer soon realizes that people are on his trail, sending him into a tense, panicked attempt to escape justice.

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Original Title M - Eine Stadt sucht einen Mörder
Year 1931
Country Germany
Genre Drama, Thriller, Crime
Director Fritz Lang
Runtime 110 min.
Rating TMDB: 8.1/10 (2433 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: Fritz Lang

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.

🎭 Cast

Peter Lorre

Peter Lorre

Hans Beckert

Ellen Widmann

Ellen Widmann

Frau Beckmann

Inge Landgut

Inge Landgut

Elsie Beckmann

Otto Wernicke

Otto Wernicke

Inspector Karl Lohmann

Theodor Loos

Theodor Loos

Inspector Groeber

Gustaf Gründgens

Gustaf Gründgens

Schränker

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Paul Kemp

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