Peter Lorre
Hans Beckert
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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 serial murderer of children in Berlin evades the police and the criminals who join the hunt for him. The film explores the themes of evil, guilt, and justice in a dark urban setting.
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- 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.
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
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.
Jun 7, 2020 · When the police in a German city are unable to catch a child-murderer, the criminal underworld decides to step in...Groundbreaking film by Fritz Lang neatly ...
- 109 min
- 273.3K
- Groovy Graveyard
Jun 7, 2024 · M. Peter Lorre in M (1931), directed by Fritz Lang. 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.
