Lifespan

Story

Synopsis

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

Writers

Judith Rascoe, Sandy Whitelaw

Language

English

Country

Netherlands, United States of America

Release date

5 September 1975

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Hiram Keller

  Dr. Ben Land

• 

  Tina Aumont

  Anna

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  Klaus Kinski

  Nicholas Ulrich

• 

  Fons Rademakers

  Prof. van Arp

• 

  Eric Schneider

  Dr. Linden

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  Frans Mulder

  Pim Henke

• Lyda Polak

  Lydia

• Joan Remmelts

  Family doctor

• 

  André van den Heuvel

  Felix Dolda

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  Onno Molenkamp

  Director of old age home

• 

  Dick Scheffer

• Albert Van Doorn