M (1931)
Original title: M - Eine Stadt sucht einen Mörder
M is a 1931 German-language drama movie directed by Fritz Lang, with a running time of 1h 50m. It stars Peter Lorre, Ellen Widmann and Inge Landgut.
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.
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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.
When was M released?
M was released on 11 May 1931.
How long is M?
M runs 1h 50m.
Who made M?
M was directed by Fritz Lang.
Where can I watch M?
M is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, TCM and YouTube TV.
Where to watch M
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, TCM, YouTube TV
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Rent: Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Cast
- Peter Lorre as Hans Beckert
- Ellen Widmann as Frau Beckmann
- Inge Landgut as Elsie Beckmann
- Otto Wernicke as Inspector Karl Lohmann
- Theodor Loos as Inspector Groeber
- Gustaf Gründgens as Schränker
- Friedrich Gnaß as Franz
- Fritz Odemar as The Cheater
- Paul Kemp as Pickpocket with Six Watches
- Theo Lingen as Bauernfänger
- Rudolf Blümner as Becker's 'Attorney'
- Georg John as Blind Panhandler
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