The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse is a 1933 mystery thriller directed by Fritz Lang, starring Rudolf Klein-Rogge as Dr. Mabuse, Oscar Beregi Sr. and Otto Wernicke. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $27,690 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Director
- Fritz Lang
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Nero-Film AG
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Testament of Dr. Mabuse About?
The premise of The Testament of Dr. Mabuse without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Madman? Monster? Murderer? Scientist? After a detective is beaten by thugs and committed to an asylum overseen by Professor Baum, he watches the professor become obsessed with a fellow inmate—criminal mastermind Dr. Mabuse, a hypnotist. When Mabuse’s notes are linked to a string of recent crimes, Commissioner Lohmann must uncover how the doctor is directing the offenders, despite contradictory reports on his location, and bring him to justice.
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse Themes & Keywords
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- mad doctor
- german expressionism
- based on novel
- character name in title
- criminal conspiracy
- germany
- police detective
- professor
- psychologist
- plan
- time bomb
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- criminal organization
- hallucination
- shootout
- gunfight
- interrogation
- 1930s
- chemical factory
- shot in a car
- lover
- allegory
- male police officer
- police
- world domination
- criminal
- megalomania
- doctor mabuse character
- police inspector
- projection
- student
- lecture
- telephone call
- telephone
- fireman
- disloyalty
- loyalty
- letter
- unemployment
- waking someone
- snoring
- pocket watch
- watch
- singing
- song
- tearing up paper
- bed
- police officer
- car horn
- riding in a car
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse Cast & Characters
Rudolf Klein-Rogge leads the cast as Dr. Mabuse, with Oscar Beregi Sr. as Prof. Dr. Baum and Otto Wernicke as Kommissar Lohmann. Directed by Fritz Lang; 30 actors are credited in all.
- Director Fritz Lang
- Rudolf Klein-Rogge as Dr. Mabuse
- Oscar Beregi Sr. as Prof. Dr. Baum
- Otto Wernicke as Kommissar Lohmann
- Karl Meixner as Hofmeister
Also Starring in The Testament of Dr. Mabuse
· 26 more- Theodor Loos Dr. Kramm
- Gustav Diessl Kent
- Wera Liessem Lilli
- Rudolf Schündler Hardy
- Ludwig Stössel Arbeiter
- Theo Lingen Karetzky
- Georg John Baums Diener
- Paul Henckels Lithograph
- Adolf E. Licho Dr. Hauser
- Gerhard Bienert
- Heinrich Gretler
- Camilla Spira Juwelen-Anna
- Karl Platen
- Klaus Pohl
- Paul Rehkopf
- Bruno Ziener
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- Josef Dahmen
- Heinrich Gotho
- Michael von Newlinsky
- Franz Stein
- Hadrian Maria Netto Nicolai Griforiew
- Henry Pleß Bulle
- Hans Salcher Hans
- Paul Bernd Erpresser
- Eduard Wesener
- Anna Goltz
More from Fritz Lang
More films directed by Fritz Lang: Metropolis (re-release), Giorgio Moroder’s Metropolis, Journey to the Lost City and The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse.
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse Plot Summary
What happens in The Testament of Dr. Mabuse from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Chased by a gang of criminals, Hofmeister Karl Meixner seeks refuge in a noisy print shop and phones his former superior, Inspector Lohmann Otto Wernicke. He blurts out that he’s uncovered a vast criminal conspiracy, but before he can name its mastermind, disaster strikes: the lights go out, shots echo through the room, and Hofmeister slips into a fever dream of paranoia. When he reemerges, he begins to sing whenever he feels watched, his panic pushing him to a mental collapse that lands him in an asylum overseen by the stern but calculating Professor Baum Oscar Beregi Sr.. The stage is set for a confrontation between madness and a meticulously organized crime, with haunting implications for the city.
Full summary
The whole story of The Testament of Dr. Mabuse, scene by scene
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse Box Office
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse grossed $27,690 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$27.7K
- International
- $27.7K
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse Trailers & Videos
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The Testament of Dr. Mabuse Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “El testamento del Dr. Mabuse” and “O Testamento do Dr. Mabuse”.
- Also known as
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- El testamento del Dr. Mabuse
- O Testamento do Dr. Mabuse
- 더 라스트 윌 오브 닥터 마부제
- 마부제 박사의 유언
- 마부제 박사 2 - 마부제 박사의 유언
- Dr. Mabuses testamente
- Tohtori Mabusen testamentti
- The Crimes of Dr. Mabuse
- Il testamento del dottor Mabuse
- Le Testament du docteur Mabuse
- 马布斯博士的遗嘱
- Dr. Mabuse'nin Vasiyeti
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- Doktor Mabuses testamente
- Dr. Mabuse végrendelete
- Завет доктора Мабузе
- Závěť doktora Mabuse
- Заповіт доктора Мабузе
- Tri Mabusen testamentti
- Testament doktora Mabuse
- 馬布斯博士的遺產
- Das testament des Dr. Mabuse
- وصیت نامه دکتر مابوزه
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Terror of Doctor Mabuse, Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler and The Death Ray of Dr. Mabuse.
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Testament of Dr. Mabuse, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Testament of Dr. Mabuse?
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was The Testament of Dr. Mabuse released?
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse was released on April 21, 1933.
Who directed The Testament of Dr. Mabuse?
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse was directed by Fritz Lang.
More films by Fritz Lang Who is in the cast of The Testament of Dr. Mabuse?
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse stars Rudolf Klein-Rogge as Dr. Mabuse, Oscar Beregi Sr. as Prof. Dr. Baum and Otto Wernicke as Kommissar Lohmann, among 30 credited actors.
How much did The Testament of Dr. Mabuse make at the box office?
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse grossed $27,690 worldwide.
Does The Testament of Dr. Mabuse have a post-credit scene?
No. The Testament of Dr. Mabuse has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Testament of Dr. Mabuse in?
The original language of The Testament of Dr. Mabuse is German.
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