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The Death Ray of Dr. Mabuse
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The Death Ray of Dr. Mabuse

1964-09-17 · 92 min · ★ 6.2

Thriller · Science Fiction · Mystery

The evil Dr. Mabuse develops a death ray with which he threatens the world.

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Directors
Hugo Fregonese
Production companies
Franco London Films, Critérion Film, CCC Filmkunst
Countries
France, Germany
Status
Released

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Peter van EyckPeter van EyckMaj. Bob Anders
O.E. HasseO.E. HasseProf. Larsen
Yvonne FurneauxYvonne FurneauxGilda Larsen
Walter RillaWalter RillaProf. Pohland
Ernst SchröderErnst SchröderChefarzt
Dieter EpplerDieter EpplerKaspar
Wolfgang PreissWolfgang PreissDr. Mabuse
Rika DialynaRika DialynaJudy
Robert BeattyRobert BeattyCol. Matson
Valéry InkijinoffValéry InkijinoffDr. Krishna
Claudio GoraClaudio GoraDirektor Botani / Dr. Mabuse
Gustavo RojoGustavo RojoMario Monta
Massimo PietrobonJason Monta
Charles FawcettCharles FawcettCmdr. Adams
Erich KoltschackLutto
Feodor Chaliapin Jr.Feodor Chaliapin Jr.Apotheker
Leo GennLeo GennAdm. Quency
Yoko TaniYoko TaniMercedes
Renate DanzMercedes (voice)
Erich FiedlerErich FiedlerDirektor Botani (voice)

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