Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler
Dr. Mabuse, der Spieler
Synopsis
Dr. Mabuse and his organization of criminals are in the process of completing their latest scheme, a theft of information that will allow Mabuse to make huge profits on the stock exchange. Afterwards, Mabuse disguises himself and attends the Folies Bergères show, where Cara Carozza, the main attraction of the show, passes him information on Mabuse's next intended victim, the young millionaire Edgar Hull. Mabuse then uses psychic manipulation to lure Hull into a card game where he loses heavily. When Police Commissioner von Wenk begins an investigation of this mysterious crime spree, he has little to go on, and he needs to find someone who can help him.
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🎥 Doctor Mabuse (Dr. Mabuse, der Spieler) |⏳1922⏳| Trailer #0042
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-03
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Rudolf Klein-Rogge
Dr. Mabuse
Aud Egede-Nissen
Cara Carozza
Gertrude Welcker
Countess Dusy Told
Alfred Abel
Count Told
Bernhard Goetzke
Prosecutor von Wenk
Paul Richter
Edgar Hull
Robert Forster-Larrinaga
Spoerri
Hans Adalbert Schlettow
Georg
Georg John
Pesch
Károly Huszár
Hawasch
Grete Berger
Fine, a servant
Julius Falkenstein
Karsten
Lydia Potechina
The Russian
Julius E. Herrmann
Emil Schramm
Julietta Brandt
Max Adalbert
(uncredited)
Anita Berber
Dancer in tailcoat (uncredited)
Paul Biensfeldt
Man who gets the gun (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 8, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fritz Lang
- Screenplay & Story
- Thea von Harbou, Norbert Jacques, Fritz Lang
- Original Score
- Osmán Pérez Freire, Konrad Elfers
- Original Title
- Dr. Mabuse, der Spieler
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 4h 31m
- Production Studios
- Uco-Film GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fritz Lang
Thea von Harbou, Norbert Jacques, Fritz Lang
Osmán Pérez Freire, Konrad Elfers
Carl Hoffmann
Erich Pommer
Department Leadership Roster
Fritz Lang
Director
Thea von Harbou
Screenplay
Norbert Jacques
Screenplay
Carl Hoffmann
Director of Photography
Erich Pommer
Producer
Fritz Lang
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler
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What is Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler about?
Dr. Mabuse and his organization of criminals are in the process of completing their latest scheme, a theft of information that will allow Mabuse to make huge profits on the stock exchange. Afterwards, Mabuse disguises himself and attends the Folies Bergères show, where Cara Carozza, the main attraction of the show, passes him information on Mabuse's next intended victim, the young millionaire Edgar Hull. Mabuse then uses psychic manipulation to lure Hull into a card game where he loses heavily. When Police Commissioner von Wenk begins an investigation of this mysterious crime spree, he has little to go on, and he needs to find someone who can help him.
Who directed Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler?
Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler was directed by Fritz Lang.
Who stars in Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler?
The principal cast of Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler includes Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Aud Egede-Nissen, Gertrude Welcker, Alfred Abel, Bernhard Goetzke.
When was Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler released and how long is it?
Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 4h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler was composed by Osmán Pérez Freire, Konrad Elfers.
Is Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler based on a book or true story?
Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Norbert Jacques".