Lifespan - 1975

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.

77min
1975
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating5.7/10

Cast

Hiram Keller profile pictureHiram KellerDr. Ben Land
Klaus Kinski profile pictureKlaus KinskiNicholas Ulrich
Fons Rademakers profile pictureFons RademakersProf. van Arp
Eric Schneider profile pictureEric SchneiderDr. Linden

About Lifespan

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.

Runtime: 77min

Extra details

Original Title: Lifespan
Original Language: English
Directed By: Sandy Whitelaw
Production Companies
Whitepal Productions