Review of The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933) by George O — 26 Mar 2006

A crime thriller with sinister undertones! Nice foreboding moments and a good plot help create this Fritz Lang classic.

This review of The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933) was written by George O on 26 Mar 2006.

The Testament of Dr. Mabuse has generally received very positive reviews.

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