M-Fritz Lang (11) Final

[Atheneastro]

I practically melted in sympathy when Hans was going 'Ich kann nicht... ich kann nicht... ich kann nicht...'

[atthefront1933]

This movie is so great especially for an old film. It's still very emotional to this day.

[atthefront1933]

check out the song Moder by Nachtmahr! it's a remix of this scene. the movie is so great and it actually made me cry, thats how intense it was. epic for an old school flick

[McNugget06]

lol it's like the Casey Anthony trial.

[Evergreen6991]

Big name American producer and studio owner Jack Warner was a huge fan of this film and screened it to many American directors and writers saying, "THIS is the type of film you should be making." One of them responded, "You'd never allow us to make a film like this." After a pause he said, "No probably not..."

At least back then America was honest about its bullshit.

[KataclysmKat]

@Evergreen6991

You meant "Hollywood" instead of "America."

[Evergreen6991]

@KataclysmKat

Do I?

[KataclysmKat]

@Evergreen6991

Yes.

[Evergreen6991]

@KataclysmKat

Patriotic?

[connerspencern]

The greatest monologue from one of the greatest actors.

[DiversityGod]

God, this is such a bone-chilling scene.

[birch5757]

7:02 hey look it's a long lost relative of Bruce Willis.

This movie was awesome btw, a real work of art.

[unixcab]

To: necessario "Aprendendo e vivendo com o passado e subverter futuro" / Learning and living with the past and future subvert. / Thank you, 'Winston' fr. 1984's Ministry of Love.

[vanquine]

It's always seemed to me that this is one of the great films about the individual's struggle against his community--the story of a man trapped between the sickness in his own mind and the moral rot in a community dominated by street urchins, criminals, thugs, and bums.

[Kimakae]

Ich habe in Hans verliebt...

[Atheneastro]

@Kimakae Ich auch.

[PommeSoizou]

J'ai vu ce fim en classe et il est tout simplement génial! Le meurtrier dominé par ses pulsions, le chef des traficants et des voyous nazi, l'inspecteur de police vraiment spécial... Tout dans ce film est génial, Fritz Lang était vraiment un exellent réalisateur.

[PommeSoizou]

J'ai vu ce fim en classeet il est tout simplement génial! Le meurtrier dominé par ses pulsions, le chef des traficants et des voyous nazi, l'inspecteur de police vraiment spécial... Tout dans ce film est génial, Fritz Lang était vraiment un exellent réalisateur.

[outofmyfolkingmind]

2:42 - 2:50 is the best completely silent 8 seconds in cinema history

[JennelleBelle]

its weird...being a person whose second language is german, he doesn't have that nasl distinct voice when speaking german as he does when speaking english. speaking german he sounds like any guy.

[NeverDoubt1]

@JennelleBelle Yeah I wonder if he only became known for his voice once he got to America.

[dbay69]

hey can someone please tell me where can i find the real final scene because i know that when the mother is talking that is not the ending scene

[NeverDoubt1]

@dbay69 That is the ending scene; it's that way on the DVD as well. There is rumored to be one final line from the mother but it hasn't been rediscovered yet.

[TubeSteak007]

@stevensw, anyone who says this German Expressionist film is "over the top" has never lived in Germany. They speak with this emotion and feeling whether they're saying, "Nice day, Isn't it?"," or "Leggo my Eggo!."

[stevensw]

No serial child murderer is not aware or in control of his actions. They all are, they plan well ahead of time and meticulously iron out every contingency. And most of them are sexual predators.

I like this movie but it's over the top. Great acting nonetheless.

[pokemon555able]

was das =? ist das wirklich passier? und wann pls soviel info wie möglich

[JackBuio]

@pokemon555able nein, aber es ist natürlich eine Anlehnung an Mörder wie Fritz Haarmann

[conewells]

"YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE ME!!"

[StopFear]

Did you know that Fritz Lang was very anti Nazi party, however many of them used this film to vilify other groups of people for their "crimes"?

[Mr2ndAmendment]

I think this movie brings up a lot of uncomfortable questions that we as a society must answer. What he did was horrific to say the least, but he says he cannot control his urges and his lawyer believes he needs help, not death. I think the discomfort level is increased by the ingenious idea of having a criminal kangaroo court try the killer, it injects hypocrisy and adds to the tension. No wonder this film caused riots when it first came out, Lang and his wife did an amazing job writing it.

[godzilloid]

It's me, pursuing myself

who knows what it's like to be me?

The 2 best lines in the movies,,,ever! Nothing ever compares to them.

[helmfer]

When I watched serial child murderer Gavarito's breakdown in court during his confessions, this movie scene came immediately and strongly to my mind.

It is astonishing how Peter Lorre, such a young actor at the time, captured so perfectly the persona of a psycopah, a serial killer.

No doubt one of the best actors of all times.

[ITILII]

A great film by the master, Fritz Lang; Peter Lorre's performance is easily one of the best in the history of film, his insight into the dark side of human nature is powerful indeed

[darkprose]

Peter Lorre -- probably one of the greatest and most disturbing portrayals of insanity along with Anthony Perkins (Norman Bates) and Anthony Hopkins (Hannibal Lecter).

[MsFilmothek]

Many thanks for uploading this masterpiece. This scene is absolutely timeless, the acting performance is outstanding. Thank you very much.

[libhis]

great movie. You can see the same theme of mob rule in Lang's later work "Fury".

[thch86]

'We, too, should keep a closer watch on our children'--good practical advice but a strange note for this movie to end on. Her previous line seems a better closing point. Good movie though.

[marginallymental]

thc68, this was on almost the eve of the Nazi "election" to power. German mothers SHOULD have kept better watch over their children!

[Heralde8]

@thch86 Well I guess the point is that the death penalty won't make children safer and it shouldn't be viewed as an effective means of obtaining safety and justice.

[thch86]

@Heralde8 That point would have been made had the movie ended one line earlier. The last line stands out as a public service announcement tagged on to a masterpiece. The entire movie should have been warning enough.

[Heralde8]

@thch86 I see what you're saying, but I don't mind the line personally. I do think some parents are far too easy going and need it spelled out to them, heh.

[StopFear]

@Heralde8

I thought the point of the film was that it doesn't matter whether Mr.M was executed or put into an asylum. The group of people were mostly criminals and tried to do "street justice" even though they had no authority. In other Fritz Lang films it is the topic and he even invents a concept of "Empire of Crime" that you can hear about in Doctor Mabuse films. The film seems to suggest exactly what one of the mothers says at the end, which is why we do not hear what the sentence was.

[cheyamil]

wow

[saskiamoon]

i love it, Lorre is amazing in this scene when it cries out loud I cant help what I do. Much more expressive than in english, so fierce.This movie and this scene will never forget. Thanks so much for uploading it. Its a treasure.

[TensionHeader]

The ending was only cut off by a few seconds though, right? I was told that the film ends with the pleas of those women.

Anyway, great film, thanks very much for the upload sigfrido

[ArianR10]

Would anyone disagree with me if I said that "M" was the greatest film of all time? I have watched and re-watched this film at least five times and I'm starting to get the feeling that no other film can compare to this one.

I feel very strongly about Bicycle Thieves as well, but that's a whole different issue. Just pointing it out there.

[VyleKyle]

Gracias for the upload!

[faststicks33]

One of the most compelling scenes in cinema that I have ever seen. Lorre's performance is absolutely incredible.

[WillScarlet16]

I think Lorre's voice is ten times more expressive in German than in English.

He sounds so much richer, more nuanced and complex than what people think of as the 'stereotypical' Lorre.

[HeraldMB]

That's an interesting point. Partly a language issue but also that he'd gotten typecast into that very narrow villain role later on. Though either way he always contributes something great to his performances. :)

[cha5]

I agree, I suppose the issue of Lorre's usually being typecasted as a creepy villain can be traced all the way back to M,

I would think John Huston when he first introduced Lorrie to American audiences in The Maltese Falcon had to have seen M at some point.

[Atheneastro]

@WillScarlet16 You're right. In German he sounds different.

[muzqueman]

Wow, I can't believe I'm watching footage of this movie. I decided to use this as my monologue before I even seen this video. This actor to it to another level. Simply an amazing scene. Thanks for uploading this movie.

[WoundedWolfgirl]

Thank you for uploading, great film! Fritz Lang=incredible.

[ysbaddaden2003]

What is this crap music, I want to hear the goddamn actors.

[InvaderJem]

Never have I felt so strongly when I say: I love this film. Is it any wonder that Fritz Lang is one of my favourite directors?

[eirino0369]

this is my favorite of Fritz Lang and second Metropolis. And yep, one of my favorite directors too.

[tropftrichter]

gustav gründgens und peter lorre, das waren schauspieler!

[Bombenmeister]

obwohl man sagen muss das peter lorre gustav gründgens hier sowas von an die wand spielt

[SeniorAgent]

This is such a wonderfully constructed film! Fritz Lang really does bring the beauty out of Expressionism in this piece (of course along with the immortal Das Kabinet des Dr, Caligari...)! ^^ More people need to be familiar with Expressionism these days, it must be recognized and rekindled by the people of today! Thanks for posting!! :D

[Amino2]

I was hoping he'd die.

[ghjkfdhgfd]

very good!

[kagnes]

Love this scene especially. The writing, the performance.... To anyone who only watched this clip, take the time to watch the whole movie. It's even more impressive with the build that gets you to here. This movie is so impressive!

Thanks for uploading!

[brendaPMB]

I`n ve seen it too and you are right.. it`s very impressive and Lorre`s acting was supberb...

I`m studying to become a film maker so I`ve learnt about Fritz Lan and this movie

[stiggyh]

@kagnes yes lorres acting is so good that one feels sympathy for him

[loufalce]

Rumor has it that Lang employed actual criminals in this scene. Maybe thats why it is so realistic-and intense.

[SeniorAgent]

He did indeed use actual criminals in the filming of this movie. ^^ He says about 24 people had been arrested during the production. O_o

[marginallymental]

A brilliant ending to a brilliant film, the best pre=war german film ever made. Profound, immediate, modern and naturalistic--a gem. Thanks very much for showing it, and I wish more people knew this film!

[HOHNancy]

I've always wondered what the defendent's outcome is from the very last scene (courthouse) and the mothers saying "This won't bring our children back." Did he get the death penalty?

[kriseskra]

thanks for uploading!

[brluen]

brilliant film! thanks for posting!!!

is it posssible that there are more than just this version?

i saw this film before - years ago - and as i recall it, the ending was different - in that one i think lorre got killed by the mob. but i'm not quite sure(?)

[x13mako]

this is my second favorite german movie and i feel one of the greatest movies ever

[goldenagenut]

Amazing performance,Lorre really was an incredible actor. How great for us all he had such a long and productive career for us to look back on!

[Siru604]

Wonderful movie. I wonder what happened to all of the actors and actresses during the war...

[ChristianVars]

your right but it still remains one of the most beautiful movies of all time, look at the lighting and the beauty of the shots fritz was an amazing artist

[sullenraincloud]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for uploading M!!

Esp. with english subtitles!

thank you again and again!!

[gregor2042]

that's a rather strange final courthouse scene (was the very end cut off?)

One thing I notice about these old films is they allow characters to walk into the scene... a great way for creating natural suspense and emotion.

[sigfrido23]

Yes, it was

[kagnes]

it's the same ending I just saw when I watched it earlier, but minus about 10 seconds. She says a few more lines as it fades to black, all with the same message driving it in with an amazing haunting effect.

[curlytoes79]

You should see the shorter 1960s version where the courthouse scene is missing entirely. They show the police apprehending all the criminals, and then the screen cuts to black and you hear a voiceover say how important it is to watch over your kids - Das Ende. Uh...what?

[eirino0369]

They can´t cut this scene...I mean this The Scene of the movie... Peter Lorre made a great job here...and then the scene is cutted. WTF? You can agree or not with his character, but as an actor he was amazing.

[cherubym]

Wow! Absolutely authentic dialouge. oO

[cherubym]

I meant dialogue, sry.

[oskinzee24]

For the time, this is an excellent piece of filmmaking.

[JasonRadley]

For any time, pal.

[goldenagenut]

Watch more films of the time and you'll see there was a higher standard back them, you couldn't fall back on special effects and cgi to make up for a lack of directing/writing/acting. Fritz Lang's films were all very sophisticated, check out Eric Von Stroheim's films, you'll be amazed.

[GatoNegroChatNoir]

Excellent film, but I have to say I agree with the vengeful lot. Where's Kira when you need him, FFS?

[PedroPetrelli1988]

magistral!

[mk2007al]

I think the last 2 speeches of the defendant is the reason that the NAZI didnt allow this movie. He claimed "No one can kill a man who isnt responsible for his actions (or race...), also not the state (government)". fim was shown in 31/32, Nazis came to power officially in 1933. That was a very sharp but human statement. Excellent !

[kagnes]

Interesting isn't it? And even more interesting that I was just reading that the script was written by Fritz Lang's wife Thea von Harbou who was a devout Nazi. She must have been a woman in serious conflict. To write that and then support the Nazis.....  or he rewrote that part... Talk about marital differences...

[Margalie6661]

Thank you so much for uploading "M"!!

I love Fritz Lang he's the best, the "Master of Darkness"!!!!!!

Thankyou!!

[miamiamiaw]

ahh eh verdade.. até porque a maioria esmagadora dos filmes artisticos bons são em p&B (acho inclusive que eram melhores os filmes de antigamente)

[JammelAI]

One of the best scenes ever filmed! Great, the translation is a bit ... öhm, but very well work

[icanreadncount]

This is quite possibly one of the greatest scenes in cinema ever, or at least that I've ever seen. This has been my favorite movies for a while, and is part of what inspired me to go to film school. Fritz Lang is a genius whose work is incredible, and Peter Lorre gives such an amazing performance.

[DarkCrime2001]

one of the best motion picture EVER

MADE IN GERMANY

what else

[necessario]

I am from Brazil and Ive been studing cinema here in Los Angeles for a semester. I didn't like bw movies at all, but then I started watch and I am impressed with the empirical construction of those directors. German expressionism was a great experience for me as a filmaker. having this pattern of comparison is very important for one who wants to open his mind for other style of movie that goes away from the Hollywood winner-loser structure.

Aprendendo e vivendo com o passado e subverter futuro

[sigfrido23]

Muito obrigado. Boa sorte estudando cinema

[marilyn01]

How can you possibly not like b&w films when your are a film student? That's like the fundemental point of liking cinema is the fact that you are inspried by the true raw film making, not necessarily the martin scorceses, they all learnt from these people!!

[necessario]

that is true my friend. I needed to watch some bw before and then I realize the truth. a lot of things that people are doing today, came from these raw film malking.

[miamiamiaw]

Boa sorte em LA [2]

Tá começando ou terminando o curso?

[marilyn01]

Is that directed to me? Sorry i don't understand :s

[silvietta41]

estremamente emozionale e reale di una personalita' multipla ormai scomparsa dato che i nuovi derial killer sono freddi e consapevoli si se' stessi!!!!allucinaaaaanteeeeee­e

[pulverizedlaboisson]

almanca ne acayip dil be.en kayyum konteksi bile şebeğe çeviriyo

[Turcsmil]

Great scene! Loved this movie! Thanks for sharing.

[Arrielle]

o_O what a weird ending... I think I liked this movie...... I think...

[sigfrido23]

jajaaja. Ok