---
title: "Dr. M"
year: 1990
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dr-m-1990"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 29177
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 112
community_rating: 4.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Dr. M (1990) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dr-m-1990

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Dr. M is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Crime, Mystery, Science Fiction. Produced and broadcast by Telefilm Saar, N.E.F. Filmproduktion und Vertriebs (I), Ellepi Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Berlin policeman investigates bizarre suicides and uncovers a sinister mass hypnosis plot."

### Why Watch
- features a compelling futuristic Berlin setting
- explores a mysterious plot involving mass hypnosis

### Caveats & Content Note
- the subject matter involves disturbing themes of suicide
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with dark themes including a series of spectacular suicides.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dark, futuristic, suspenseful, enigmatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Claude Chabrol
- **Networks / Studios**: Telefilm Saar, N.E.F. Filmproduktion und Vertriebs (I), Ellepi Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Alan Bates** as *Dr, Marsfeldt / Guru*
- **Jennifer Beals** as *Sonja Vogler*
- **Jan Niklas** as *Lt. Claus Hartman*
- **Hanns Zischler** as *Moser*
- **Benoît Régent** as *Stieglitz*
- **Alexander Radszun** as *Engler*
- **Peter Fitz** as *Veidt*
- **Daniela Poggi** as *Kathi*
- **William Berger** as *Penck*
- **Michael Degen** as *Reimar von Geldern*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When is the film set?
The film is set in the not-too-distant future.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The story takes place in Berlin.

### Q: What event triggers the investigation?
A series of spectacular suicides shocks the city.

### Q: Who leads the investigation?
A policeman leads the investigations into the suicides.

### Q: What is the nature of the sinister plot?
The plot involves manipulating the population through mass hypnosis.

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