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The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse (1960): Cast

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The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse is a 1960 mystery thriller directed by Fritz Lang, starring Wolfgang Preiss as Prof. Jordan/Peter Cornelius/Dr. Mabuse, Gert Fröbe and Peter van Eyck. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.

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The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse (1960) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Fritz Lang
Genres
Mystery , Crime , Thriller
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse About?

The premise of The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse without spoilers.

When Dr. Mabuse escapes, a reporter is gunned down on his way to work. The police enlist a clairvoyant who has already witnessed the murder in a vision, yet a mysterious force blocks the seer’s view of the killer, leaving the investigation shrouded in uncertainty.

The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • video surveillance
  • hotel
  • clairvoyant
  • presumed dead
  • clubfoot
  • west berlin
  • blind man
  • megalomaniac
  • sequel
  • barkeeper
  • climbing out a window
  • frame up
+38 more
  • dog
  • newspaper
  • rescue
  • car off a bridge
  • psychotronic film
  • pretending to be blind
  • criminal mastermind
  • homicide detective
  • police detective
  • germany
  • telephone call
  • police inspector
  • psychic
  • assassination
  • shot to death
  • tv news
  • blind psychic
  • forensic laboratory
  • hotel suite
  • undercover agent
  • billionaire
  • industrialist
  • newspaper headline
  • attempted suicide
  • witness interview
  • explosion
  • assassination attempt
  • dead body
  • thunderstorm
  • shot in self defense
  • disguise
  • german shepherd
  • cover up
  • dog attack
  • hidden camera
  • held at gunpoint
  • bullet wound
  • gunshot wound
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Cast & crew

The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse Cast & Characters

Wolfgang Preiss leads the cast as Prof. Jordan/Peter Cornelius/Dr. Mabuse, with Gert Fröbe as Kras and Peter van Eyck as Henry B. Travers. Directed by Fritz Lang; 25 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse

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More from Fritz Lang

More films directed by Fritz Lang: Metropolis (re-release), Giorgio Moroder’s Metropolis, Journey to the Lost City and The Indian Tomb.

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The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse.

The 1,000 Eyes of Dr Mabuse 1960 Trailer
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The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “The Eye of Evil” and “Die Tausend Augen des Dr. Mabuse”.

Also known as
  • The Eye of Evil
  • Die Tausend Augen des Dr. Mabuse
  • Os Mil Olhos do Dr. Mabuse
  • Le diabolique docteur Mabuse
  • Les Mille Yeux du docteur Mabuse
  • Die 1000 Augen des Doktor Mabuse
  • Il diabolico Dr. Mabuse
  • Los crímenes del Dr. Mabuse
  • Dr. Mabuse ezer szeme
  • 马布斯博士的一千只眼
  • Dr. Mabuses 1000 ögon
  • 1000 глаз доктора Мабузе
+2 more
  • 마부제 박사 4
  • Tri Mabusen 1000 silmää

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The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse?

The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse released?

The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse was released on September 13, 1960.

Who directed The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse?

The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse was directed by Fritz Lang.

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Who is in the cast of The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse?

The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse stars Wolfgang Preiss as Prof. Jordan/Peter Cornelius/Dr. Mabuse, Gert Fröbe as Kras and Peter van Eyck as Henry B. Travers, among 25 credited actors.

Does The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse have a post-credit scene?

No. The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse in?

The original language of The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse is German.

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