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Dr. Mabuse the Gambler (1922)

★ 7.8Not Rated270 minDirector: Fritz Lang

1922 film

Dr. Mabuse the Gambler (German: Dr. Mabuse, der Spieler) is the first film in the Dr. Mabuse series about the character Doctor Mabuse who featured in the novels of Norbert Jacques. It was directed by Fritz Lang and released in 1922. The film is silent and would be followed by the sound sequels The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933) and The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse (1960).

It is four and a half hours long and divided into two parts, originally released a month apart: Der große Spieler: Ein Bild der Zeit and Inferno: Ein Spiel von Menschen unserer Zeit. The title, Dr. Mabuse, der Spieler, makes use of three meanings of the German Der Spieler which can mean gambler, puppeteer, or actor.

The film is included in the book 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die, being the first of five Lang films to be included.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Dr. Mabuse the Gambler about?
Dr. Mabuse the Gambler (1922) — 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 Caroz
Is Dr. Mabuse the Gambler based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Dr. Mabuse the Gambler scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.