Filled with bravura special effects and complex sequences, Dr. Mabuse the Gambler was the first Mabuse film – adapted from the book by Norbert Jacques and directed by the legendary Fritz Lang (who would later helm two more films featuring the character/concept. Split into two parts, the film introduces us to the master of disguise and mind control, who uses his powers – and an assortment of thugs – to pull off massive cons and bend people (and the economy) to his will. The film is presented in two lengthy parts, with a total running time of 270 minutes. The first
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