M (1931)
Who is the murderer?
In this classic German thriller, Hans Beckert, 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.
Cast
- Peter Lorre - Hans Beckert
- Ellen Widmann - Frau Beckmann
- Inge Landgut - Elsie Beckmann
- Otto Wernicke - Inspector Karl Lohmann
- Theodor Loos - Inspector Groeber
- Gustaf Gründgens - Schränker
- Friedrich Gnaß - Franz
- Fritz Odemar - The Cheater
- Paul Kemp - Pickpocket with Six Watches
- Theo Lingen - Bauernfänger
Screenplay
- Fritz Lang (Screenplay)
- Thea von Harbou (Screenplay)
Themes
Criminal Underworld and Organized Crime, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle, Serial Killer Profiling and Dark Traces, Serial Killers and Dark Minds
Keywords
berlin, germany, germany, psychopath, detective inspector, child murder, investigation, organized crime, serial killer, black and white, criminal, pre-code, psycho, expressionism, german expressionism, crime
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is M about?
- In this classic German thriller, Hans Beckert, 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.
- Who directed M?
- M was directed by Fritz Lang.
- Who stars in M?
- M stars Peter Lorre, Ellen Widmann, Inge Landgut, Otto Wernicke, Theodor Loos, Gustaf Gründgens.
- How long is M?
- M has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is M?
- M is a Drama, Thriller, Crime film.
- How much did M gross?
- M grossed $35,274 worldwide.
- Where was M produced?
- M was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of M?
- The themes of M include: Criminal Underworld and Organized Crime, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle, Serial Killer Profiling and Dark Traces, Serial Killers and Dark Minds.