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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.

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1931 · 1h 50m · Drama · Thriller · Crime

TMDB 8.1/10 (2,506 votes)

In this classic German thriller, Hans Beckert, a serial killer who preys on children, becomes the focus of a massive Berlin police manhunt. Beckert's heinous crimes are so repellant and disruptive to city life that he is even targeted by others in the seedy underworld network. With both cops and criminals in pursuit, the murderer soon realizes that people are on his trail, sending him into a tense, panicked attempt to escape justice.

Directed by Fritz Lang

Box office $0M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Fritz LangDirector

Peter Lorreas Hans Beckert

Ellen Widmannas Frau Beckmann

Inge Landgutas Elsie Beckmann

Otto Wernickeas Inspector Karl Lohmann

Theodor Loosas Inspector Groeber

Gustaf Gründgensas Schränker FFriedrich Gnaßas Franz

Fritz Odemaras The Cheater

Paul Kempas Pickpocket with Six Watches

Theo Lingenas Bauernfänger

Rudolf Blümneras Becker's 'Attorney'

Georg Johnas Blind Panhandler FFranz Steinas Minister

Ernst Stahl-Nachbauras Police Chief