rating:
(out of
4 stars)Germany; 1931
Directed by Fritz Lang; produced by Seymour Nebenzal; script by Thea von Harbou, Fritz Lang
Starring Peter Lorre, Ellen Widmann, Inge Landgut, Otto Wernicke, Theodor Loos, Gustaf Gründgens
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'M' is about a child murderer who is wanted by the police and the underworld
itself. It is a classic movie, still very haunting. The murderer is played
by Peter Lorre. He whistles the same famous tune from "Peer Gynt" (from
composer Grieg) over and over again which eventually turns out very bad for
him.
We see how a complete police force is hunting the killer and how all
criminals in town are looking for him. We see some famous scenes, including
the first murder and the speech given by Lorre near the end where the movie
wants a little understanding for the killer's acts.
A terrific German classic with great direction from Fritz Lang (who directed
the silent 'Metropolis'). Not to be missed.