Movie

The Return of Dr. Mabuse

★ 6.1(19)19611h 25m

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Good to know

Director: Harald Reinl
Release date: 1961-10-13
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: SpA Cinematografica
Part of: Dr. Mabuse Collection

The Return of Dr. Mabuse — trailer

About The Return of Dr. Mabuse

The Return of Dr. Mabuse is a 1961 movie in the Crime, Thriller and Science Fiction genres, directed by Harald Reinl, starring Gert Fröbe, Lex Barker and Daliah Lavi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 19 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Return of Dr. Mabuse in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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".

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Return of Dr. Mabuse in Germany?+

The Return of Dr. Mabuse is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Return of Dr. Mabuse on Netflix?+

The Return of Dr. Mabuse is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is The Return of Dr. Mabuse?+

The Return of Dr. Mabuse has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

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 did The Return of Dr. Mabuse come out?+

The Return of Dr. Mabuse is a 1961 movie directed by Harald Reinl.

What genre is The Return of Dr. Mabuse?+

The Return of Dr. Mabuse is Crime, Thriller, Science Fiction and Mystery film.

Who directed The Return of Dr. Mabuse?+

The Return of Dr. Mabuse was directed by Harald Reinl.