M (1931 film)
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M is a 1931 German mystery suspense thriller film directed by Fritz Lang and starring Peter Lorre 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.
Theatrical release poster
Peter Lorre as Hans Beckert, gazing into a shop window. Fritz Lang uses glass and reflections throughout the film for expressive purposes.