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Lifespan

1975 · 1h 17m · Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller · Netherlands, United States of America

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, Sandy Whitelaw
Starring
Hiram Keller, Tina Aumont, Klaus Kinski, Fons Rademakers
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