Peter Lorre
Hans Beckert
Search results
M is a 1931 German mystery suspense thriller film directed by Fritz Lang and starring Peter Lorre (in his third screen role) as Hans Beckert, a serial killer who targets children. An early example of a procedural drama, the film centers on the manhunt for Lorre's character, conducted by both the police and the criminal underworld.
A classic film directed by Fritz Lang, starring Peter Lorre as a serial murderer of children in Berlin. The police and the criminals join forces to catch the elusive killer, while the public is terrified and paranoid.
- (169K)
- Crime, Mystery, Thriller
- Fritz Lang
- 1931-08-31
Aug 3, 1997 · A review of M, a 1931 German film by Fritz Lang about a child murderer in Berlin. The review analyzes the film's themes, style, and historical context, and praises Peter Lorre's performance as the killer.
Nov 24, 2020 · A film noir analysis of Lang's 1931 thriller about a child killer and a vigilante mob in Berlin. The article explores the themes of fate, morality, and justice in the film, and how Lang challenges the viewer's perspective and judgment.
A serial killer stalks a young girl in Berlin, while the police and the underworld hunt him down. Watch the restored version of M, with commentary, interviews, essays and more on The Criterion Collection.
- Hans Beckert
M, German thriller film, released in 1931, that was noted for its use of groundbreaking lighting techniques and offscreen sound to maximize a sense of horror. M was German director Fritz Lang’s first sound film, and it featured Peter Lorre in his first major screen role.
The audio-visual restoration (and recovery of missing scenes) by the Europeam team of film technicians must have been a labour of love and a real celebration of Fritz Lang.
- (64)
- Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
