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The Man Who Could Cheat Death
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The Man Who Could Cheat Death

1959-06-15 · 83 min · ★ 5.8

Horror · Science Fiction

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 DiffringAnton DiffringDr. Georges Bonner
Hazel CourtHazel CourtJanine Dubois
Christopher LeeChristopher LeeDr. Pierre Gerrard
Arnold MarléArnold MarléProf. Ludwig Weiss
Delphi LawrenceDelphi LawrenceMargo Phillipe
Francis de WolffFrancis de WolffInsp. LeGris
Gerda LarsenStreet Girl
Middleton WoodsLittle Man
Michael RipperMichael RipperMorgue Attendant
Denis ShawDenis ShawTavern Customer
Marie BurkeMarie BurkeWoman at Private View
Charles Lloyd PackCharles Lloyd PackMan at Private View

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