Lifespan

Lifespan

1975 · 77 min · ★ 5.0 · Drama, Thriller, Science Fiction, Mystery

Cult icon Klaus Kinski features in this dark and intriguing existential thriller. He plays the mysterious "Swiss Man" - ruthless industrialist Nicolas Ulrich - who is obsessed with a search for the elixir of life. He tricks a young American scientist into joining him on his demonic quest. A quest that ends in suicide, death and madness. The story takes place in the atmospheric European city of Amsterdam. Its winding alleys and ancient canals trap the characters in a labyrinthine maze as they find themselves manipulated like figures on a giant chess board.

Directed by Sandy Whitelaw · Written by Judith Rascoe

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Hiram Keller Dr. Ben Land
Tina Aumont Anna
Klaus Kinski Nicholas Ulrich
Fons Rademakers Prof. van Arp
Eric Schneider Dr. Linden
Frans Mulder Pim Henke
Lyda Polak Lydia
Joan Remmelts Family doctor
André van den Heuvel Felix Dolda
Onno Molenkamp Director of old age home
Dick Scheffer
Albert Van Doorn

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