Professor Mamlock (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1938, Professor Mamlock is a drama film directed by Gerbert Rappaport, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Made in Stalin’s Soviet Union, Professor Mamlock was one of the first films worldwide to tackle Nazi anti-Semitism openly. Based on a play by a German-Jewish exile in Moscow, Friedrich Wolf, and directed by an Austrian-Jewish exile in Moscow, Herbert Rappaport, the film tells with the story of an apolitical humanitarian Jewish doctor and his politically-aware, fascism-resisting son, an intern, as their lives become entangled with the Nazis’ rise to power in 1930s Germany, where they live and practice. Things come to a head when the Nazi organization takes control of their hospital, and place a rabid antisemitic physician in charge over Mamlock and his staff.
Who’s in it. Professor Mamlock stars Semyon Mezhinsky as Prof. Hans Mamlock, Vladimir Chestnokov as Dr. Hellpach, Oleg Zhakov as Rolf Mamlock and Tatyana Guretskaya as Anni Wendt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Professor Mamlock has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Professor Mamlock page.
If you liked it. Fans of Professor Mamlock tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Professor Mamlock (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Professor Mamlock change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Professor Mamlock worth watching?
- Professor Mamlock holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Professor Mamlock?
- Professor Mamlock stars Semyon Mezhinsky, Vladimir Chestnokov, Oleg Zhakov, Tatyana Guretskaya and Vasili Merkuryev.
- When was Professor Mamlock released?
- Professor Mamlock was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.