The Testament of Dr. Mabuse
Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse
Germany • 1933
Director
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After a detective is assaulted by thugs and placed in an asylum run by Professor Baum, he observes the professor's preoccupation with another patient, the criminal genius Dr. Mabuse the hypnotist. When Mabuse's notes are found to be connected with a rash of recent crimes, Commissioner Lohmann must determine how Mabuse is communicating with the criminals, despite conflicting reports on the doctor's whereabouts, and capture him for good.
Synopsis
After a detective is assaulted by thugs and placed in an asylum run by Professor Baum, he observes the professor's preoccupation with another patient, the criminal genius Dr. Mabuse the hypnotist. When Mabuse's notes are found to be connected with a rash of recent crimes, Commissioner Lohmann must determine how Mabuse is communicating with the criminals, despite conflicting reports on the doctor's whereabouts, and capture him for good.
Credits
Crew
DirectorFritz Lang
WriterFritz Lang, Thea von Harbou
CinematographerFritz Arno Wagner, Károly Vass
ComposerHans Erdmann, Walter Sieber
EditorConrad von Molo, Lothar Wolff
ProducerSeymour Nebenzal, Fritz Lang
Cast
Rudolf Klein-Roggeas Dr. Mabuse