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Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler

1922 · Movie · 271 min · ★ 7.7 · 89% critics

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A master criminal uses disguises, mind games, and market manipulation to swindle the wealthy and profit from stolen information. As a determined investigator tries to connect a string of baffling crimes, the chase moves through nightclubs, gambling rooms, and shadowy hideouts where nothing is quite what it seems.

Also known as The Fatal Passion · Mabuse, le joueur · Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler. Part One: The Great Gambler. An Image of the Time. · Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler. Part Two: Inferno. A Game of People of Our Time.

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Details
Original title
Dr. Mabuse, der Spieler
Years
1922
Release date
1922-04-27
Language
German
Runtime
271 min
Critic score
89/100
TMDB rating
7.7/10 (210 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a sprawling silent-era crime saga about manipulation, gambling, and a relentless investigation, with a dreamlike edge; Not for you if you need tight pacing—try M or Spies instead.

Pros: iconic mastermind villain; striking sets and atmosphere; tense cat-and-mouse | Cons: very long runtime; slow, dragging stretches; convoluted coincidences

Themes

  • mask
  • magic
  • identity
  • dollar
  • inflation
  • counterfeit
  • criminal
  • psychiatrist
  • disguise
  • silent film
  • movie serial
  • stock exchange
  • +1 more

Cast & crew

Directed by Fritz Lang