The Immortal (1969)
A professional race-car driver discovers that there are certain properties in his blood that will make him, basically, immortal. A dying multi-millionaire also finds out about the racer's blood, and is determined to get it to keep himself alive. This pilot film preceded the later TV series.
Director: Joseph Sargent
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller, Science Fiction, TV Movie
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date: September 30, 1969
Cast
- Christopher George - Ben Richards
- Jessica Walter - Janet Braddock
- Barry Sullivan - Jordan Braddock
- Carol Lynley - Sylvia Cartwright
- Ralph Bellamy - Dr. Matthew Pearce
- Vincent Beck - Locke
- William Sargent - Pilot
- Joseph Bernard - Mechanic
- Garry Walberg - Detective
- Lillian Adams - Nurse
Screenplay
- James Gunn (Novel)
- Lou Morheim
- Robert Specht (Teleplay)
Music: Dominic Frontiere
Cinematography: Howard Schwartz
Editing: David Wages
Production: Paramount Television
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Action-Packed Excitement, Human Trafficking Nightmare
Keywords
chase, immortality, kidnapping, on the run, rich man
More Films by Director: Joseph Sargent
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Immortal about?
- A professional race-car driver discovers that there are certain properties in his blood that will make him, basically, immortal. A dying multi-millionaire also finds out about the racer's blood, and is determined to get it to keep himself alive. This pilot film preceded the later TV series.
- Who directed The Immortal?
- The Immortal was directed by Joseph Sargent.
- Who stars in The Immortal?
- The Immortal stars Christopher George, Jessica Walter, Barry Sullivan, Carol Lynley, Ralph Bellamy, Vincent Beck.
- How long is The Immortal?
- The Immortal has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is The Immortal?
- The Immortal is a Action, Drama, Thriller, Science Fiction, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Immortal produced?
- The Immortal was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Immortal?
- The themes of The Immortal include: Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Action-Packed Excitement, Human Trafficking Nightmare.