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The Testament of Dr. Mabuse

Original title: Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse
  • 19331933
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 2h 2m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
12K
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Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse (1933)
  • Crime
  • Mystery
  • Thriller
A criminal mastermind uses hypnosis to rule the rackets after death.A criminal mastermind uses hypnosis to rule the rackets after death.A criminal mastermind uses hypnosis to rule the rackets after death.
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
12K
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  • Director
    • Fritz Lang
  • Writers
    • Norbert Jacques(characters)
    • Fritz Lang(scenario)
    • René Sti(French adaptation)
  • Stars
    • Rudolf Klein-Rogge
    • Otto Wernicke
    • Thomy Bourdelle
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  • Director
    • Fritz Lang
  • Writers
    • Norbert Jacques(characters)
    • Fritz Lang(scenario)
    • René Sti(French adaptation)
  • Stars
    • Rudolf Klein-Rogge
    • Otto Wernicke
    • Thomy Bourdelle
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    • 76User reviews
    • 88Critic reviews
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    Oscar Beregi Sr., Rudolf Klein-Rogge, and Otto Wernicke in Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse (1933)
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    Rudolf Klein-Rogge
    Rudolf Klein-Rogge
    • Docteur Mabuseas Docteur Mabuse
    Otto Wernicke
    Otto Wernicke
    • Inspector Karl Lohmannas Inspector Karl Lohmann
    Thomy Bourdelle
    Thomy Bourdelle
    • Professeur Baumas Professeur Baum
    Gustav Diessl
    Gustav Diessl
    • Thomas Kentas Thomas Kent
    Rudolf Schündler
    Rudolf Schündler
    • Hardyas Hardy
    Jim Gérald
    • Commissaire Lohmannas Commissaire Lohmann
    Oskar Höcker
    • Bredowas Bredow
    Theo Lingen
    Theo Lingen
    • Karetzkyas Karetzky
    Monique Rolland
    Monique Rolland
    • Lillias Lilli
    Maurice Maillot
    • Thomas Kentas Thomas Kent
    Camilla Spira
    Camilla Spira
    • Juwelen-Annaas Juwelen-Anna
    Ginette Gaubert
    • Annaas Anna
    Paul Henckels
    Paul Henckels
    • Lithographas Lithograph…
    René Ferté
    René Ferté
    • Hardyas Hardy
    Raymond Cordy
    Raymond Cordy
    • Koretskyas Koretsky
    Theodor Loos
    Theodor Loos
    • Dr. Krammas Dr. Kramm
    Daniel Mendaille
    Daniel Mendaille
    • Bredowas Bredow
    Hadrian Maria Netto
    • Nicolai Griforiewas Nicolai Griforiew
    • (as Hadrian M. Netto)
    • Director
      • Fritz Lang
    • Writers
      • Norbert Jacques(characters)
      • Fritz Lang(scenario)
      • René Sti(French adaptation)
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    Storyline

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    Berlin police inspector Lohmann investigates a case, in which all clues lead to a man, who's in a hospital for mental illnesses for since many years - Dr. Mabuse. —Stephan Eichenberg <eichenbe@fak-cbg.tu-muenchen.de>
    • criminal mastermind
    • german expressionism
    • based on novel
    • character name in title
    • lunatic asylum
    • 93 more
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    • Taglines
      • Fritz Lang's Meisterwerk. Der Gewaltigste Film der Gegenwart. (Fritz Lang's masterpiece. The most tremendous film of the present.)
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      The Dark Knight (2008) features a version of The Joker inspired by Mabuse. Throughout the film, the character recites monologues promoting chaos and disorder which borrow heavily from Mabuse's testament. Director Christopher Nolan has stated: "I think I made Jonah (Nolan's brother, Jonathan Nolan) watch Fritz Lang's Dr. Mabuse prior to writing the Joker.
    • Goofs
      Hofmeister supposedly scratches Mabuse's name in a window pane of his apartment with a ring, but Hofmeister is not wearing any rings when Division 2-B enter his apartment.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Mabuse: The ultimate purpose of crime is to establish the endless empire of crime. A state of complete insecurity and anarchy, founded upon the tainted ideals of a world doomed to annihilation. When humanity, subjugated by the terror of crime, has been driven insane by fear and horror, and when chaos has become supreme law, then the time will have come for the empire of crime.

    • Alternate versions
      Turner Classic Movies broadcast a restored version put together in 2000 from segments in various film archives and distributed by Janis Films. Its length is 3,341 meters and ran 121 minutes. It had no cast or crew credits other than the director.
    • Connections
      Edited into American Cinema: Film Noir (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Die Walküre (The Valkyries)
      (1856) (uncredited)

      Written by Richard Wagner

      Portion hummed by Klaus Pohl

    User reviews76

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    Top review
    9/10
    Herr Lang's German SwanSong
    Fritz Lang, the greatest of directors, finished this film and fled Germany as the Third Reich was raising it's ugly head. And what a film it is!!!! Although it may be too stylized for some, it speaks volumes of what was to come in noir film making. The story is a little over the top but that only adds to the appeal.

    With only limited screen time, Rudolf Klein-Rogge is just magnificent. What a face!!! I became familiar with him as Rotwang in Metropolis and have tried to view any film in which he appears. Unhappily, his presence in this film is more felt than seen but still worth the effort. He reprises the Mabuse character from the earlier "Dr. Mabuse, der Spieler" which ended with him being incarcerated in an mental hospital. This film picks up where the other left off and the scenes in the hospital with Klein-Rogge are mesmerizing.

    The opening scene as a fugitive is trapped beneath the factory gives the story a kick start as the pounding of the machinery drives him (and viewers) to distraction. No dialogue is necessary.

    The love story is a little weak but does not detract from the overall film. There is also a scene which fascinates.....it involves the shooting of a character at a traffic light.....fantastic.

    I would recommend this films to anyone unfamiliar with Herr Lang's work. You will become a lifelong fanatic!
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    5
    • Bucs1960
    • Oct 10, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 19, 1943 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • France
    • Languages
      • German
      • French
    • Also known as
      • The Crimes of Dr. Mabuse
    • Filming locations
      • Berlin, Germany
    • Production companies
      • Nero-Film AG
      • Nero Films
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $27,690
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 2 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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