Lifespan
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.
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US-Trailer 'Lifespan'
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-12-27
Top Cast
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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
Dick Scheffer
Albert Van Doorn
Adrian Brine
Heleen van Meurs
Sacco van der Made
Rudi Falkenhagen
Paul Melton
Rudolf Lucieer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sandy Whitelaw
- Screenplay & Story
- Judith Rascoe, Sandy Whitelaw
- Original Score
- Terry Riley
- Original Title
- Lifespan
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Whitepal Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sandy Whitelaw
Judith Rascoe, Sandy Whitelaw
Terry Riley
Jan Dop
Sandy Whitelaw
Department Leadership Roster
Sandy Whitelaw
Director
Sandy Whitelaw
Producer
Terry Riley
Original Music Composer
Jan Dop
Editor
Judith Rascoe
Writer
Sandy Whitelaw
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lifespan
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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?
The principal cast of Lifespan includes Hiram Keller, Tina Aumont, Klaus Kinski, Fons Rademakers, Eric Schneider.
When was Lifespan released and how long is it?
Lifespan was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Lifespan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lifespan was composed by Terry Riley.