The Return of Dr. Mabuse (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1961, The Return of Dr. Mabuse is a thriller, crime, mystery and science fiction film directed by Harald Reinl, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. The supposedly dead and buried Mabuse returns to his criminal activities, as his longtime foe Police Inspector Lohmann, a dauntless girl reporter, and an American - who may be an FBI agent, or maybe a Chicago mobster - investigate a series of gruesome murders connected to a maximum security prison and involving a minister who has written a book called "The Anatomy Of The Devil".
Who’s in it. The Return of Dr. Mabuse stars Gert Fröbe as Lohmann, Lex Barker as Joe Como, Daliah Lavi as Maria Sabrehm and Werner Peters as Böhmler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Return of Dr. Mabuse has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Return of Dr. Mabuse page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Return of Dr. Mabuse tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Return of Dr. Mabuse (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Return of Dr. Mabuse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Return of Dr. Mabuse worth watching?
- The Return of Dr. Mabuse holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Return of Dr. Mabuse?
- The Return of Dr. Mabuse stars Gert Fröbe, Lex Barker, Daliah Lavi, Werner Peters and Fausto Tozzi.
- When was The Return of Dr. Mabuse released?
- The Return of Dr. Mabuse was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.