Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler 1922
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Topic: Film "Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler" (1922).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1922
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 271 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 27, 1922
- Original language
- DE
- Origin
- Germany
- Studios
- Uco-Film GmbH
- Genres
- Crime, Thriller
- Updated
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Title: Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler (German: Dr. Mabuse, der Spieler).
Year: 1922.
Director: Fritz Lang.
Series: First film in the Dr. Mabuse series.
Character Origin: Novels of Norbert Jacques.
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Mystery, Drama.
Format: Silent film.
Runtime: 4h 31m (TMDB) or 3h 15m (Rotten Tomatoes). Note: I should be careful with conflicting runtimes. I will mention the film is a silent production.
Plot:
Dr. Mabuse and a criminal organization are completing a scheme to steal information for stock exchange profits.
Mabuse disguises himself to attend the Folies Bergères show.
Cara Carozza (main attraction) passes him information on the next victim, Edgar Hull (a young millionaire).
Mabuse uses psychic manipulation to lure Hull into a card
Should you watch it?
“A criminal mastermind uses psychic manipulation and stock exchange schemes to manipulate his victims.”
- Directed by Fritz Lang
- Features a criminal mastermind using psychic manipulation
- The first film in the Dr. Mabuse series
- The film has a long runtime of over three hours
Watch it if you are interested in the first installment of the Dr. Mabuse series.
This silent crime thriller features themes of criminal schemes and psychic manipulation.
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Is this film worth watching?
The film is the first entry in the Dr. Mabuse series directed by Fritz Lang.
How long is the movie?
Runtimes listed for the film include 100 minutes, 3 hours 15 minutes, and 4 hours 31 minutes.
What is the genre of the film?
The film is categorized as a crime, thriller, mystery, and drama.
Is it a silent film?
Yes, the film is a silent production.
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