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.
Frans Mulder
- Pim Henke
- (as Franz Mulder)
Dick Scheffer
- Official from ministry of science
- (as Dick Schefer)
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- TriviaAt 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 versionsWhen 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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engrossing, intellectual drama
As the previous review states, "Lifespan" owes little to the genres of suspense or horror. Instead, it's a brainy, absorbing drama that's rewarding to those who give it a chance. Hiram Keller plays an American scientist picking up on the research of a colleague who committed suicide, and discovers he was on the verge of finding a cure to the aging process. Klaus Kinski is excellent (as always) in a small role as the owner of a sinister pharmaceutical company. The film plays out much like the early works of David Cronenberg (minus the violence and special effects); his fans should appreciate this. The only drawbacks, really, are an ambiguous ending (which actually fits the rest of the film), and the sometimes-corny, self-conscious voice-over narration. 3 stars out of 5.
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- Lifespan - Das Geheimnis des Lebens
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- Runtime1 hour 25 minutes
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- 1.85 : 1
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