The Testament of Dr. Mabuse
Directed by Fritz Lang
Starring Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Oscar Beregi Sr., Camilla Spira, Otto Wernicke, Paul Henckels, Theo Lingen, Rudolf Schündler, Theodor Loos, Karl Meixner, Gustav Diessl
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StressedAfter 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.
- Original title
- Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse
- Original language
- German
- Country
- Germany, France
- Screenplay
- Fritz Lang, Thea von Harbou
- Music
- Hans Erdmann, Walter Sieber
- Cinematography
- Fritz Arno Wagner, Károly Vass
- Cast
- Otto Wernicke, Paul Henckels, Theo Lingen, Rudolf Schündler, Theodor Loos, Karl Meixner, Gustav Diessl
Updated August 14, 2026
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