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The Man Who Thought Life

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1969 · 1h 33m · Horror, Science Fiction · Denmark · Rated A (DK)

The mysterious Mr. Steinmetz has acquired the ability to create things and beings by will alone. Only, after a while his creations invariably disappear. He therefore approaches a famous brain surgeon, Max Holst, who he hopes can help him with this problem. When Max refuses, Steinmetz brings his doppelgänger into being to replace him.

Directed by
Jens Ravn
Written by
Jens Ravn, Henrik Stangerup
Based on the novel by
Valdemar Holst
Starring
Preben Neergaard, John Price, Lotte Tarp, Lars Lunøe
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doppelgängerparapsychology
RatingA (DK)

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