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Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler (1922)

7.719224h 31mDE
CrimeThriller

Directed by Fritz Lang

Rating

7.7/10

Runtime

4h 31m

Language

DE

Release

April 27, 1922

Director

Fritz Lang

Official Trailer

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Overview

Dr. Mabuse and his organization of criminals are in the process of completing their latest scheme, a theft of information that will allow Mabuse to make huge profits on the stock exchange. Afterwards, Mabuse disguises himself and attends the Folies Bergères show, where Cara Carozza, the main attract...

Cast

Rudolf Klein-Rogge

Rudolf Klein-Rogge

Dr. Mabuse

Aud Egede-Nissen

Aud Egede-Nissen

Cara Carozza

Gertrude Welcker

Gertrude Welcker

Countess Dusy Told

Alfred Abel

Alfred Abel

Count Told

Bernhard Goetzke

Bernhard Goetzke

Prosecutor von Wenk

Paul Richter

Paul Richter

Edgar Hull

Robert Forster-Larrinaga

Robert Forster-Larrinaga

Spoerri

Hans Adalbert Schlettow

Hans Adalbert Schlettow

Georg

Georg John

Georg John

Pesch

Károly Huszár

Károly Huszár

Hawasch

Grete Berger

Grete Berger

Fine, a servant

Julius Falkenstein

Julius Falkenstein

Karsten

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler (1922), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Dr. Mabuse and his organization of criminals are in the process of completing their latest scheme, a theft of information that will allow Mabuse to make huge profits on the stock exchange. Afterwards, Mabuse disguises himself and attends the Folies Bergères show, where Cara Carozza, the main attraction of the show, passes him information on Mabuse's next intended victim, the young millionaire Edgar Hull. Mabuse then uses psychic manipulation to lure Hull into a card game where he loses heavily. When Police Commissioner von Wenk begins an investigation of this mysterious crime spree, he has little to go on, and he needs to find someone who can help him.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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