Lifespan (1975) Movie Guide, Cast, Credits & Where To Watch

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Lifespan Overview

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.

Lifespan Details

User Rating
4.7
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Original Title
Lifespan
Release Date
1975-09-05 00:00:00
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Lifespan Career and Cast Highlights

Key credits listed on this page include Sandy Whitelaw, Judith Rascoe, Hiram Keller, Tina Aumont, Klaus Kinski, Fons Rademakers, Eric Schneider, and Frans Mulder.

Lifespan Cast and Credits

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