The Invisible Dr. Mabuse
An FBI investigator enters a sinister theatre-and-transport conspiracy where invisibility and the return of Dr. Mabuse turn a crime case into speculative espionage.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- ominous
- pulp
- paranoid
- classic thriller night
- retro science fiction marathon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Dr. Mabuse is presented as the suspected architect behind threats, invisible attacks, and the Enterprise X conspiracy.
Maria appears to be pursued by an invisible admirer, while the investigation traces unexplained crimes and threats.
The mysterious Enterprise X attracts the attention of both the government and the criminal genius behind the investigation.
The central mystery begins amid strange incidents at a revue theatre, including Maria's pursuit and a body hidden in a trunk.
Films like The Invisible Dr. Mabuse, and why
The 1,000 Eyes of Dr. Mabuse
Shared German crime fiction, super-criminal intrigue, secret-agent investigation, and science fiction menace
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse
Shared Dr. Mabuse mythology, criminal conspiracy, police investigation, and thriller atmosphere
The Invisible Man
Shared invisible-person science fiction, espionage plotting, and pulp thriller sensibility
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
Shared European secret-agent adventure, criminal masterminds, and fantastical spy technology
Movie Details
- Director
- Harald Reinl
- Release Date
- 1962-03-30
- Runtime
- 88 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (13)
Cast
- Lex Barker
- Karin Dor
- Werner Peters
- Siegfried Lowitz
- Walo Lüönd
- Wolfgang Preiss
- Kurd Pieritz
- Rudolf Fernau
- Hans Schwarz Jr.
- Walter Bluhm
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Invisible Dr. Mabuse about?
- An FBI investigator enters a sinister theatre-and-transport conspiracy where invisibility and the return of Dr. Mabuse turn a crime case into speculative espionage.
- What is The Invisible Dr. Mabuse like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Invisible Dr. Mabuse as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Invisible Dr. Mabuse violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Invisible Dr. Mabuse as mild.
- Which films are like The Invisible Dr. Mabuse?
- Films with a similar feel include The 1,000 Eyes of Dr. Mabuse, The Testament of Dr. Mabuse, The Invisible Man, and The Spy Who Came in from the Cold.
- How long is The Invisible Dr. Mabuse?
- The Invisible Dr. Mabuse runs 88 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Invisible Dr. Mabuse?
- In United States, The Invisible Dr. Mabuse is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
