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The Testament of Dr. Mabuse

Madman? Monster? Murderer? Scientist?

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  • Crime
  • Thriller
  • Mystery

Overview

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.

Keywords

  • delinquent
  • doctor
  • hypnosis
  • criminal
  • victim
  • german expressionism

Details

Status
Released
Release date
April 21, 1933
Original language
German
Spoken languages
german
Countries
Germany
Production
Nero-Film AG
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
$27,690
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