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The Testament of Dr. Mabuse 1933

“Madman? Monster? Murderer? Scientist?”

★ 7.6/10 · 298 votes NR CrimeMysteryThriller Released
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What is The Testament of Dr. Mabuse?

The Testament of Dr. Mabuse is a 1933 German crime-thriller directed by Fritz Lang.

Type
Film
Year
1933
Status
Released
Runtime
122 minutes
Release date
Apr 21, 1933
Original language
DE
Origin
Germany, France
Studios
Nero-Film AG
Revenue
$27,690
Genres
Crime, Mystery, Thriller
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85 /100 Highly Bingeable
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.8/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9.1/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Crime #Mystery #Thriller
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The Testament of Dr. Mabuse is a 1933 German crime-thriller directed by Fritz Lang. It serves as a sequel to Lang's 1922 silent film Dr. Mabuse the Gambler and features many cast and crew members from his previous works.

The plot follows Commissioner Lohmann as he attempts to determine how the notes of Dr. Mabuse, a hypnotist in an asylum, are connected to a rash of recent crimes. The film explores the connection between the criminal genius and various illegal activities despite conflicting reports on the doctor's whereabouts.

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“A detective investigates how a hypnotist in an asylum is connected to a series of crimes.”

Reasons to watch
  • Directed by Fritz Lang
  • Serves as a sequel to the silent film Dr. Mabuse the Gambler
  • Features a criminal genius hypnotist as a central figure
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  • It is a 1933 German-language film

Watch it if you are interested in German crime-thrillers and the work of director Fritz Lang.

The film is a crime, mystery, and thriller with a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes.

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Is this film worth watching?

The film is a notable crime-thriller directed by Fritz Lang and acts as a sequel to his 1922 film.

How long is the movie?

The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes.

What genre is the film?

It is categorized as a crime, mystery, and thriller.

Is there a predecessor to this story?

Yes, it is a sequel to the silent film Dr. Mabuse the Gambler released in 1922.

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