GERMANY · 1933

The Testament of Dr. Mabuse

Fritz Lang
German Expressionism criminal mastermind psychological manipulation organized crime madness and obsession chaos vs order
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Fritz Lang masterpiece about a criminal mastermind. Christopher Nolan cited it as the direct influence on the Joker in The Dark Knight.

Year1933
CountryGermany
DirectorFritz Lang
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse poster

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