M
“The most gripping motion picture you've ever seen!”
Synopsis
Remake of the 1931 Fritz Lang original. In the city, someone is murdering children. The Police search is so intense, it is disturbing the 'normal' criminals, and the local hoods decide to help find the murderer as quickly as possible.
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Mmm.mpg
Type: Clip • Published 2012-05-28
Top Cast
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David Wayne
Martin W. Harrow
Howard Da Silva
Inspector Carney
Martin Gabel
Charlie Marshall
Luther Adler
Dan Langley
Steve Brodie
Police Lt. Becker
Raymond Burr
Pottsy
Glenn Anders
Riggert
Norman Lloyd
Sutro
Walter Burke
MacMahan
John Miljan
Blind Baloon Vendor
Roy Engel
Police Chief Regan
Janine Perreau
The Last Little Girl
Leonard Bremen
Lemke
Benny Burt
Jansen
Bernard Szold
Bradbury Bldg. Watchman
Robin Fletcher
Elsie Coster
Karen Morley
Mrs. Coster
Jim Backus
The Mayor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 1, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Losey
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Reilly Raine, Leo Katcher
- Original Score
- Michel Michelet
- Original Title
- M
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Superior Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Losey
Norman Reilly Raine, Leo Katcher, Fritz Lang, Thea von Harbou
Michel Michelet
Ernest Laszlo
Edward Mann
Seymour Nebenzal
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Mann
Editor
Ernest Laszlo
Director of Photography
Michel Michelet
Original Music Composer
Joseph Losey
Director
Norman Reilly Raine
Screenplay
Leo Katcher
Screenplay
Seymour Nebenzal
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About M
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What is M about?
Remake of the 1931 Fritz Lang original. In the city, someone is murdering children. The Police search is so intense, it is disturbing the 'normal' criminals, and the local hoods decide to help find the murderer as quickly as possible.
Who directed M?
M was directed by Joseph Losey.
Who stars in M?
The principal cast of M includes David Wayne, Howard Da Silva, Martin Gabel, Luther Adler, Steve Brodie.
When was M released and how long is it?
M was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for M?
The original motion picture soundtrack for M was composed by Michel Michelet.
What is the age rating and content advisory for M?
M holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).