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.

Released

1975-09-05

Genres

Drama, Thriller, Science Fiction, Mystery

Runtime

77 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Sandy Whitelaw

TMDB rating

5.0/10 from 12 votes