The Testament of Dr. Mabuse
Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse
“Madman? Monster? Murderer? Scientist?”
Synopsis
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.
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Original German Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-20
Top Cast
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Rudolf Klein-Rogge
Dr. Mabuse
Oscar Beregi Sr.
Prof. Dr. Baum
Camilla Spira
Juwelen-Anna
Otto Wernicke
Kommissar Lohmann
Paul Henckels
Lithograph
Theo Lingen
Karetzky
Rudolf Schündler
Hardy
Theodor Loos
Dr. Kramm
Karl Meixner
Hofmeister
Gustav Diessl
Kent
Gerhard Bienert
Josef Dahmen
Georg John
Baums Diener
Hans Salcher
Hans
Henry Pleß
Bulle
Paul Bernd
Erpresser
Hadrian Maria Netto
Nicolai Griforiew
Adolf E. Licho
Dr. Hauser
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 19, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$28K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fritz Lang
- Screenplay & Story
- Fritz Lang, Thea von Harbou
- Original Score
- Hans Erdmann, Walter Sieber
- Original Title
- Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Worldwide Gross
- $28K
- Production Studios
- Nero-Film AG
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fritz Lang
Fritz Lang, Thea von Harbou, Norbert Jacques
Hans Erdmann, Walter Sieber
Fritz Arno Wagner, Károly Vass
Conrad von Molo, Lothar Wolff
Seymour Nebenzal, Fritz Lang
Department Leadership Roster
Fritz Lang
Director
Fritz Lang
Screenplay
Thea von Harbou
Screenplay
Seymour Nebenzal
Producer
Fritz Lang
Producer
Hans Erdmann
Original Music Composer
Fritz Arno Wagner
Director of Photography
Conrad von Molo
Editor
Lothar Wolff
Editor
Walter Sieber
Original Music Composer
Károly Vass
Director of Photography
Hans Kothe
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Testament of Dr. Mabuse
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What is The Testament of Dr. Mabuse about?
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.
Who directed The Testament of Dr. Mabuse?
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse was directed by Fritz Lang.
Who stars in The Testament of Dr. Mabuse?
The principal cast of The Testament of Dr. Mabuse includes Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Oscar Beregi Sr., Camilla Spira, Otto Wernicke, Paul Henckels.
When was The Testament of Dr. Mabuse released and how long is it?
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
How much did The Testament of Dr. Mabuse make at the box office?
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse grossed $28K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Testament of Dr. Mabuse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Testament of Dr. Mabuse was composed by Hans Erdmann, Walter Sieber.
Is The Testament of Dr. Mabuse based on a book or true story?
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Norbert Jacques".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Testament of Dr. Mabuse?
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).