The Testament of Dr. Mabuse

The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933)

20/09/1934 (GB)
Crime, Mystery, Thriller
2h 2m

Madman? Monster? Murderer? Scientist?

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.

  • Fritz LangDirector, Screenplay
  • Thea von HarbouScreenplay
  • Original Title

    Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    German

  • Revenue

    $27,690

Keywords

  • delinquent
  • victim
  • hypnosis
  • doctor
  • criminal
  • german expressionism

Top Billed 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

Karl Meixner

Hofmeister

Gustav Diessl

Gustav Diessl

Kent

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