Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler (1922): cast, story & where to watch
1922 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1922, Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Fritz Lang, running about 271 minutes.
What it’s about. 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 Carozza, the main attraction of the show, passes him information on Mabuse's next intended victim, the young millionaire Edgar Hull. Mabuse then uses psychic manipulation to lure Hull into a card game where he loses heavily. When Police Commissioner von Wenk begins an investigation of this mysterious crime spree, he has little to go on, and he needs to find someone who can help him.
Who’s in it. Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler stars Rudolf Klein-Rogge as Dr. Mabuse, Aud Egede-Nissen as Cara Carozza, Gertrude Welcker as Countess Dusy Told and Alfred Abel as Count Told, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler (1922)?
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- Is Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler worth watching?
- Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler?
- Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler stars Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Aud Egede-Nissen, Gertrude Welcker, Alfred Abel and Bernhard Goetzke.
- When was Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler released?
- Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 271 minutes.