Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler
Originally released in 1922. Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler is a crime/thriller film. directed by Fritz Lang. With a runtime of 4h 31m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Aud Egede-Nissen, and Gertrude Welcker
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 27, 1922
103 years ago
Runtime
4h 31m
271 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (207 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rudolf Klein-Rogge
as Dr. Mabuse
Aud Egede-Nissen
as Cara Carozza
Gertrude Welcker
as Countess Dusy Told
Alfred Abel
as Count Told
Bernhard Goetzke
as Prosecutor von Wenk
Paul Richter
as Edgar Hull
Robert Forster-Larrinaga
as Spoerri
Hans Adalbert Schlettow
as Georg
Georg John
as Pesch
Károly Huszár
as Hawasch
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Uco-Film GmbH
Frequently Asked Questions
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. Afterwar...
Who directed Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler?
Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler was directed by Fritz Lang.
How long is Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler?
Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler has a runtime of 4 hours and 31 minutes (271 minutes total).
When was Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler released?
Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler was released on April 27, 1922 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler?
The main cast of Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler includes Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Aud Egede-Nissen, Gertrude Welcker, Alfred Abel, Bernhard Goetzke.
Is Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler worth watching?
Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 207 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.