The Return of Dr. Mabuse
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".
Where to watch The Return of Dr. Mabuse in United States
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About The Return of Dr. Mabuse
The Return of Dr. Mabuse is a 1961 German-language crime, thriller and science fiction film directed by Harald Reinl. The cast is led by Gert Fröbe, Lex Barker, Daliah Lavi. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Tubi TV.
The Return of Dr. Mabuse was produced by SpA Cinematografica, Critérion Film, and CCC Filmkunst and made in Italy and Germany. It was released on October 13, 1961.
- Director
- Harald Reinl
- Writers
- Marc Behm, Ladislas Fodor
- Release date
- October 13, 1961
- Original language
- German
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy, Germany
- Production
- SpA Cinematografica, Critérion Film, CCC Filmkunst
The Return of Dr. Mabuse cast & crew
The Return of Dr. Mabuse was directed by Harald Reinl and written by Marc Behm and Ladislas Fodor.
The cast features Gert Fröbe as Lohmann, Lex Barker as Joe Como, Daliah Lavi as Maria Sabrehm, Werner Peters as Böhmler, Fausto Tozzi as Warden Wolf, and Joachim Mock as Detective Voss.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Peter Sandloff, cinematography is by Karl Löb, and it was produced by Artur Brauner and Wolf Brauner.
Is The Return of Dr. Mabuse worth watching?
At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, thriller, and science fiction, The Return of Dr. Mabuse is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Return of Dr. Mabuse
Gert Fröbe
Lohmann
Lex Barker
Joe Como
Daliah Lavi
Maria Sabrehm
Werner Peters
Böhmler
Fausto Tozzi
Warden Wolf
Joachim Mock
Detective Voss
Rudolf Forster
Julius Sabrehm
Rudolf Fernau
Reverend Brietenstein
Albert Bessler
Black Cloaked Peddler
Ady Berber
Alberto Sandro
Zeev Berlinsky
Man With Prosthetic Leg
Henri Coubet
The Blind Beggar
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The Return of Dr. Mabuse — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Return of Dr. Mabuse in United States?
The Return of Dr. Mabuse is streaming on Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is The Return of Dr. Mabuse on Tubi TV?
Yes — The Return of Dr. Mabuse is currently available on Tubi TV in United States.
▸What language is The Return of Dr. Mabuse in?
The Return of Dr. Mabuse is originally in German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Return of Dr. Mabuse?
The Return of Dr. Mabuse runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).
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