CRIME . 1933 . 2h 2m . German . 7.6/10

The Testament of Dr. Mabuse_

Original: Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse

"Madman? Monster? Murderer? Scientist?"

After a detective is assaulted by thugs and placed in an asylum run by Professor Baum, he observes the professor's preoccupation with another patient, the criminal genius Dr. Mabuse the hypnotist. When Mabuse's notes are found to be connected with a rash of recent crimes, Commissioner Lohmann must determine how Mabuse is communicating with the criminals, despite conflicting reports on the doctor's whereabouts, and capture him for good.

Starring Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Oscar Beregi Sr., Camilla Spira
Box Office $28K
7.6/10
Rating
$28K
Box Office
2h 2m
Runtime
1933
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Madman? Monster? Murderer? Scientist?

After a detective is assaulted by thugs and placed in an asylum run by Professor Baum, he observes the professor's preoccupation with another patient, the criminal genius Dr. Mabuse the hypnotist. When Mabuse's notes are found to be connected with a rash of recent crimes, Commissioner Lohmann must determine how Mabuse is communicating with the criminals, despite conflicting reports on the doctor's whereabouts, and capture him for good.

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Cast
Rudolf Klein-Rogge stars as Dr. Mabuse in The Testament of Dr. Mabuse.
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Year context
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse was released 93 years ago in 1933.
Overview
After a detective is assaulted by thugs and placed in an asylum run by Professor Baum, he observes the professor's preoccupation with another patient, the cr...
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse is a Crime, Mystery, Thriller film with a runtime of 2h 2m.

CAST (20)

Rudolf Klein-Rogge
Rudolf Klein-Rogge
Dr. Mabuse
Oscar Beregi Sr.
Oscar Beregi Sr.
Prof. Dr. Baum
Camilla Spira
Camilla Spira
Juwelen-Anna
Otto Wernicke
Otto Wernicke
Kommissar Lohmann
Paul Henckels
Paul Henckels
Lithograph
Theo Lingen
Theo Lingen
Karetzky
Rudolf Schündler
Rudolf Schündler
Hardy
Theodor Loos
Theodor Loos
Dr. Kramm
KM
Karl Meixner
Hofmeister
Gustav Diessl
Gustav Diessl
Kent
Gerhard Bienert
Gerhard Bienert
Josef Dahmen
Josef Dahmen
Georg John
Georg John
Baums Diener
HS
Hans Salcher
Hans
HP
Henry Pleß
Bulle
PB
Paul Bernd
Erpresser
HM
Hadrian Maria Netto
Nicolai Griforiew
Adolf E. Licho
Adolf E. Licho
Dr. Hauser
WL
Wera Liessem
Lilli
Karl Platen
Karl Platen

BOX OFFICE

$28K
Revenue

STUDIOS (1)

Nero-Film AG

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
122 min (2h 2m)
Original Title
Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse
Language
German
Country
Rating
7.6/10 (276 votes)
Popularity
4
Box Office
$27,690

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Testament of Dr. Mabuse about?
After a detective is assaulted by thugs and placed in an asylum run by Professor Baum, he observes the professor's preoccupation with another patient, the criminal genius Dr. Mabuse the hypnotist. When Mabuse's notes are found to be connected with a rash of recent crimes, Commissioner Lohmann must determine how Mabuse is communicating with the criminals, despite conflicting reports on the doctor's whereabouts, and capture him for good.
How long is The Testament of Dr. Mabuse?
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse has a runtime of 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Who stars in The Testament of Dr. Mabuse?
The cast of The Testament of Dr. Mabuse includes Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Oscar Beregi Sr., Camilla Spira, Otto Wernicke, Paul Henckels.
How much did The Testament of Dr. Mabuse make at the box office?
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse earned $27,690 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of The Testament of Dr. Mabuse?
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 276 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Crime Mystery Thriller
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