Review of The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933) by Martin T — 22 Jul 2008

Good thriller with clever construction and some marvelous photographic techniques.

This review of The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933) was written by Martin T on 22 Jul 2008.

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

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By Mei L (31) on 18 Sep 2008

It's crazy to think the final scene inspired Gerbles to recruit Lang and head of the Nazi Propaganda campain, even though he was from Jewish heritage…

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By Michael H (3,299) on 02 Sep 2008

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By Marion R (356) on 23 Jun 2009

Another great from Criterion. Makes me weak in the knees…

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By Daniel P (2,457) on 08 Mar 2009

Fritz Lang always makes such an interesting study, and despite having not seen the rest of the series, I really enjoyed this film…

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