Dr. Mabuse, der Spieler [videorecording] = Dr. Mabuse, the gambler / the Fredrich Wilhelm Murnau Foundation and Transit Films present an Uco-Film Decla-Bioscop production ; screenplay by Thea von Harbou ; directed by Fritz Lang.
DVD video release of the 1922 film ("Restaurierte Fassung mit neuer Musik") Restoration performed by L'Immagine Ritrovata, Bologna. From the novel by Norbert Jacques published in the "Berliner Illustrierten Zeitung." Special features: The story behind Dr. Mabuse, Fritz Lang biography/filmography, stills gallery, film notes. ML: Restricted to home use or face to face teaching. Rudolf Klein Rogge, Aud Egede Nissen, Gertrude Welcker, Alfred Abel.
Contents:
Part 1: Der grosse Spieler : ein Bild der Zeit = The great gambler : a picture of our times. -- Zweiter Teil = Part 2: Inferno : ein Spiel von Menschen unserer Zeit = Inferno : a game of people of our times. Special features: The story behind Dr. Mabuse (52 mins). -- Fritz Lang Biography/Filmography. -- Stills gallery. -- Film notes.
Summary:
Dr. Mabuse, a gambler, hypnotist, master of disguises, and all-around criminal mastermind, tries to take over Berlin. This is an authorized restored edition using existing camera negatives from a two-part film. Includes English intertitles.
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