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M [1931 film]

by Fritz Lang (Director), Thea von Harbou (Screenwriter)

Other authors: Peter Lorre (Actor)

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When a serial killer is stalking the children of the city, everyone, including the criminal underworld, wants to see him brought down.
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A child-murderer is hunted by gangsters and the police.

It's got some problems. The first half is very dated (although in the second half it turns into one of the best serial killer movies ever made), and the final scene (where someone talks directly to the audience) really bugs me.

Concept: A
Story: A
Characters: C
Dialog: B
Pacing: B
Cinematography: A
Special effects/design: B
Acting: A
Music: A

Enjoyment: B

GPA: 3.4/4 ( )
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Lang, FritzDirectorprimary authorall editionsconfirmed
Harbou, Thea vonScreenwritermain authorall editionsconfirmed
Lorre, PeterActorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
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M [1931 film]
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M
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1931-05-11
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Hans Beckert
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Berlin, Germany
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M (1931 | IMDb)
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This is the 1931 film directed by Fritz Lang. Please don't combine it with the screenplay, the graphic novel adaptation, etc.
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791.43The arts › Recreational and performing arts › Public performances › Film, Radio, and Television › Film

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PN1995.D4Language and Literature › Literature (General) › Literature (General) › Drama › Motion pictures

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