Lifespan (1975)
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.
Director: Sandy Whitelaw
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Science Fiction, Mystery
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: September 5, 1975
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
Music: Terry Riley
Editing: Jan Dop
Production: Whitepal Productions
Country: Netherlands, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lifespan about?
- 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.
- Who directed Lifespan?
- Lifespan was directed by Sandy Whitelaw.
- Who stars in Lifespan?
- Lifespan stars Hiram Keller, Tina Aumont, Klaus Kinski, Fons Rademakers, Eric Schneider, Frans Mulder.
- How long is Lifespan?
- Lifespan has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Lifespan?
- Lifespan is a Drama, Thriller, Science Fiction, Mystery film.
- Where was Lifespan produced?
- Lifespan was produced in Netherlands, United States of America.