One of the great directors of all time, Fritz Lang (M) made this film just before he escaped Nazi Germany. he was not to return until some 30 years later when he made his last film, which also featured Dr. Mabuse.
Of course, I enjoyed watching it in the original German, rather than some dubbed copy, and it made for a very interesting experience. Lang made what is probably one of the first crime films, and it foreshadowed the film noir that was to come in the next decade.
His Dr. Mabuse (Rudolf Klein-Rogge) was certainly sinister looking, and the criminals reminded me of the one I see in old Capone films.
The Police Inspector (Otto Wernicke) was the most interesting character as he tried to solve the crimes being committed.
The entire film was a visual pleasure with some interesting expressionistic work during a car chase at the end.
Well worth the time to watch.
Of course, I enjoyed watching it in the original German, rather than some dubbed copy, and it made for a very interesting experience. Lang made what is probably one of the first crime films, and it foreshadowed the film noir that was to come in the next decade.
His Dr. Mabuse (Rudolf Klein-Rogge) was certainly sinister looking, and the criminals reminded me of the one I see in old Capone films.
The Police Inspector (Otto Wernicke) was the most interesting character as he tried to solve the crimes being committed.
The entire film was a visual pleasure with some interesting expressionistic work during a car chase at the end.
Well worth the time to watch.