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In this classic German thriller, Hans Beckert (Peter Lorre), a serial killer who preys on children, becomes the focus of a massive Berlin police manhunt. Beckert's heinous crimes are so repellant and disruptive to city life that he is even targeted by others in the seedy underworld network. With both cops and criminals in pursuit, the murderer soon realizes that people are on his trail, sending him into a tense, panicked attempt to escape justice.
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Critics Consensus

A landmark psychological thriller with arresting images, deep thoughts on modern society, and Peter Lorre in his finest performance.

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Bruce Blevin The New Republic 02/18/2022
Not only is the film brilliantly directed, with a vast amount of that inspired type-casting at which the Germans are so good, but Peter Lorre acts the part of the insane murderer with great insight and inspired skill. Go to Full Review Kevin Maher The Times (UK) 06/30/2019
5/5
Be afraid. Be properly afraid. The greatest creation of Fritz Lang's career remains one of the most disturbing movies of his, or any, film-making era. Go to Full Review Carrie Rickey Philadelphia Inquirer 05/02/2016
4/4
Lang's movie is that rare thing, a nail-biting soul-searcher. While M steers clear of analyzing deviance, it is startling in its musings on which punishment fits an inhuman crime. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Mar 13
4/4
Lang’s film remains an urgent and engaging experience that still feels vibrantly made and acted—the product of a specific place and time in history, of course, but also vital, exciting, and timeless. Go to Full Review David Parkinson Radio Times 08/17/2024
5/5
A genuine masterpiece. Go to Full Review Brian Susbielles InSession Film 03/08/2023
One of the most chilling films ever. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Liliana F Aug 5 I was shocked at the sharp realism of this movie, it didn't show the children being killed, but the little girl's balloon and ball rolling around is somehow worse. This movie was terrifying and captivating, really good though, the shadowplay made Peter Lorre really frightening. See more Jim N Jul 29 Fritz Lang's 1931 German film stars the always memorable Peter Lorre as a child murderer. The atmosphere is one of shadow-looming streets and smoky dens; the characters have the fascination and grotesquerie of gargoyles. Lang here originated, or co-originated, the genre of the psychopath and police investigation, culminating in the killer's desperate defence. Nobody seriously interested or involved in cinema can afford to miss this. It is a masterpiece. See more Shane C Jul 25 M has got to be one of the best crime thrillers of the century The movie itself is a gritty,dark,scary thriller that is full of tense. The police in this movie are portrayed as people who just go after innocent people instead of the actual killer. This movie is a masterpiece See more Ege S @EgeSafi Jul 12 It really makes you question your sense of justice. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 7 Success in 1 hour and 39 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Starring Peter Lorre as Hans Beckert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more max c May 22 boring, slow pace, wouldnt advise for younger audiance See more Read all reviews
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Fritz Lang

Director

Peter Lorre

Hans Beckert

Ellen Widmann

Madame Beckmann

Inge Landgut

Elsie Beckmann

Otto Wernicke

Insp. Karl Lohmann

Gustaf Gründgens

Schränker

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Synopsis In this classic German thriller, Hans Beckert (Peter Lorre), a serial killer who preys on children, becomes the focus of a massive Berlin police manhunt. Beckert's heinous crimes are so repellant and disruptive to city life that he is even targeted by others in the seedy underworld network. With both cops and criminals in pursuit, the murderer soon realizes that people are on his trail, sending him into a tense, panicked attempt to escape justice.
Director
Fritz Lang
Producer
Seymour Nebenzal
Screenwriter
Egon Jacobson, Fritz Lang
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Nero-Film AG
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language
German
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 2, 1933, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 21, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA)
$29.6K
Runtime
1h 39m
Sound Mix
Mono
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