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Lifespan

  • 1975
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
418
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Lifespan (1975)
DramaMysterySci-FiThriller

A doctor trying to develop a serum to lengthen life tries his formula out on the unsuspecting residents of an old-age home.A doctor trying to develop a serum to lengthen life tries his formula out on the unsuspecting residents of an old-age home.A doctor trying to develop a serum to lengthen life tries his formula out on the unsuspecting residents of an old-age home.

  • Director
    • Sandy Whitelaw
  • Writers
    • Judith Rascoe
    • Alva Ruben
    • Sandy Whitelaw
  • Stars
    • Hiram Keller
    • Tina Aumont
    • Klaus Kinski
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    418
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sandy Whitelaw
    • Writers
      • Judith Rascoe
      • Alva Ruben
      • Sandy Whitelaw
    • Stars
      • Hiram Keller
      • Tina Aumont
      • Klaus Kinski
    • 9User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top cast18

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    Hiram Keller
    Hiram Keller
    • Dr. Ben Land
    Tina Aumont
    Tina Aumont
    • Anna
    Klaus Kinski
    Klaus Kinski
    • Nicholas Ulrich
    Fons Rademakers
    Fons Rademakers
    • Prof. van Arp
    Eric Schneider
    • Dr. Linden
    Frans Mulder
    • Pim Henke
    • (as Franz Mulder)
    Lyda Polak
    • Lydia
    Joan Remmelts
    • Family doctor
    André van den Heuvel
    • Felix Dolda
    Onno Molenkamp
    Onno Molenkamp
    • Director of old age home
    Dick Scheffer
    • Official from ministry of science
    • (as Dick Schefer)
    Albert Van Doorn
    • Emile van der Lutte
    Adrian Brine
    Adrian Brine
    • Dr. Winston
    Helen van Meurs
    • Psychiatrist
    Sacco van der Made
    Sacco van der Made
    • Animal feeder
    Rudi Falkenhagen
    Rudi Falkenhagen
    • Police Inspector
    Paul Melton
    • Journalist
    Rudolf Lucieer
    Rudolf Lucieer
    • Journalist
    • Director
      • Sandy Whitelaw
    • Writers
      • Judith Rascoe
      • Alva Ruben
      • Sandy Whitelaw
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews9

    5.7418
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    6Jonny_Numb

    engrossing, intellectual drama

    6merklekranz

    Fascinating and intelligent ..........

    10Vivekmaru45

    An Underrated Gem Of A Suspense-Drama Film. Superb And Thought-Provoking!

    6Coventry

    And starring Klaus Kinski as the silent spectator...

    7nocheblanche

    Eurocinema little gem

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    • Trivia
      At one point in the film, Tina Aumont is put into some "DNA helix" bondage as part of some consensual lovemaking with Dr. Land. Some bondage fans believe this is the first appearance of Japanese shibari bondage in a mainstream Western film.
    • Alternate versions
      When released on VHS in 1987 in the UK, the BBFC made cuts of 1 minute 14 seconds to achieve an '18' rating. These cuts were waived when released again on video on 22 May 1995.

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    • Release date
      • October 1, 1976 (Netherlands)
    • Countries of origin
      • Netherlands
      • United Kingdom
      • Belgium
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Lifespan - Das Geheimnis des Lebens
    • Filming locations
      • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
    • Production company
      • Whitepal Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 25m(85 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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