

The Man Who Could Cheat Death
1959-06-15 · 83 min · ★ 5.8
Dr. Bonner plans to live forever through periodic gland transplants from younger, healthier human victims. Bonner looks about 40; he's really 104 years old. But people are starting to get suspicious, and he may not make 200.
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- Directors
- Terence Fisher
- Production companies
- Hammer Film Productions
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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Anton DiffringDr. Georges Bonner
Hazel CourtJanine Dubois
Christopher LeeDr. Pierre Gerrard
Arnold MarléProf. Ludwig Weiss
Delphi LawrenceMargo Phillipe
Francis de WolffInsp. LeGris
Michael RipperMorgue Attendant
Denis ShawTavern Customer
Marie BurkeWoman at Private View
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