Doctor Z-Vengos
Doctor Z-Vengos

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Doctor Z-Vengos

1968
Movie
76 min
Greek

A blunderer barber ends after a misunderstanding to pretend doctor. However the patients problems aren't medical nature but personally so he helps them.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Fritz LangGenres: Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the futuristic city of Metropolis, the brilliant but deranged scientist Dr. Mabuse (under the alias Dr. Z-Vengos) is plotting to take over the world with his mind-control technology. He plans to broadcast a signal that will turn the populace into his obedient servants. Inspector Lohmann races against time to uncover Mabuse's lair and stop his sinister plan before it's too late.

Critical Reception

Fritz Lang's final film, 'Doctor Z-Vengos,' is a curious and somewhat uneven conclusion to his career. While it attempts to recapture the suspense of his earlier Dr. Mabuse films, it suffers from a dated aesthetic and a convoluted plot. However, some critics have praised its ambitious thematic elements and Lang's distinctive visual style, even in his twilight years.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visual style and ambition.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and dated feel.

  • A fitting, if flawed, send-off for Fritz Lang's prolific career.

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Fun Fact

This film is considered Fritz Lang's final directorial work, concluding a career that spanned over fifty years and included iconic films like 'Metropolis' and 'M'.

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