Dr. M
“Where death is the ultimate vacation.”
Synopsis
In the not-too-distant future Berlin is shocked by a series of spectacular suicides; a policeman's investigations lead him to a beautiful, enigmatic woman and the revelation of a sinister plot to manipulate the population through mass hypnosis.
Top Cast
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Alan Bates
Dr, Marsfeldt / Guru
Jennifer Beals
Sonja Vogler
Jan Niklas
Lt. Claus Hartman
Hanns Zischler
Moser
Benoît Régent
Stieglitz
Alexander Radszun
Engler
Peter Fitz
Veidt
Daniela Poggi
Kathi
William Berger
Penck
Michael Degen
Reimar von Geldern
Wolfgang Preiss
Kessler
Isolde Barth
Mrs. Sehr
Andrew McCarthy
Assassin
Tobias Hoesl
Achim
Béatrice Macola
Anna
Béla Tanas
Roman Lipp
Ludwig Hollburg
Dominik Bender
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Chabrol
- Screenplay & Story
- Sollace Mitchell
- Original Title
- Dr. M
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Telefilm Saar, N.E.F. Filmproduktion, Ellepi Films, Cléa Productions, ZDF, La Sept Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Chabrol
Sollace Mitchell, Claude Chabrol, Norbert Jacques
Jean Rabier
Monique Fardoulis
Konstantin Thoeren, Ingrid Windisch
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Chabrol
Director
Sollace Mitchell
Screenplay
Konstantin Thoeren
Producer
Ingrid Windisch
Producer
Jean Rabier
Director of Photography
Monique Fardoulis
Editor
Dante Ferretti
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. M
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dr. M about?
In the not-too-distant future Berlin is shocked by a series of spectacular suicides; a policeman's investigations lead him to a beautiful, enigmatic woman and the revelation of a sinister plot to manipulate the population through mass hypnosis.
Who directed Dr. M?
Dr. M was directed by Claude Chabrol.
Who stars in Dr. M?
The principal cast of Dr. M includes Alan Bates, Jennifer Beals, Jan Niklas, Hanns Zischler, Benoît Régent.
When was Dr. M released and how long is it?
Dr. M was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Is Dr. M based on a book or true story?
Dr. M is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Norbert Jacques".