The Man Who Could Cheat Death (1959) Horror Drama Sci-Fi
The Man Who Could Cheat Death (1959) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 6.15/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.3/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 6.0/10
The Man Who Could Cheat Death Plot Synopsis:
In 1890, in Paris, the artist Dr. Georges Bonnet invites a group of friends for a private exposition of his new sculpture. Among the guests are Dr. Pierre Gerrard and his companion Janine Du Bois that had an affair with Dr. Bonnet ten years ago in Italy. When they see each other, their love rekindle. However Dr. Bonnet has a dark secret since he is 104 years old and needs to have a gland transplanted every ten years to keep his youth. But his partner and friend Dr. Ludwig Weiss had a stroke in Switzerland and cannot perform the surgery.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A centenarian artist and scientist in 1890 Paris maintains his youth ad health by periodically replacing a gland with that of a living person.
Tagline: HIS HIDEOUS OBSESSION LED HIM TO COMMIT GHASTLY CRIMES OF PASSION AND VIOLENCE.
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The Man Who Could Cheat Death Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1959 (more 1959 movies)
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Man Who Could Cheat Death Release Dates In Theaters: Dec 23, 2016, Blu-ray: Mar 14, 2017
Writers: Jimmy Sangster, Barré Lyndon
Producers: Michael Carreras, Anthony Nelson Keys
Musicians: Richard Rodney Bennett
Cinematographers: Jack Asher
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The Man Who Could Cheat Death (1959) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Man Who Could Cheat Death Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Anton Diffring | ... | Dr. Georges Bonnet |
| Hazel Court | ... | Janine Du Bois |
| Christopher Lee | ... | Dr. Pierre Gerrard |
| Arnold Marlé | ... | Dr. Ludwig Weiss (as Arnold Marle) |
| Delphi Lawrence | ... | Margo Philippe |
| Francis De Wolff | ... | Inspector Legris |
| Ronald Adam | ... | Second Doctor (uncredited) |
| Marie Burke | ... | Woman At Private View (uncredited) |
| John Harrison | ... | Servant (uncredited) |
| Ian Hewitson | ... | Roget (uncredited) |
| Gerda Larsen | ... | Street Girl (uncredited) |
| Charles Lloyd Pack | ... | Man At Private View (uncredited) |
| Louis Matto | ... | Tavern Customer (uncredited) |
| Frederick Rawlings | ... | Footman (uncredited) |
| Michael Ripper | ... | Morgue Attendant (uncredited) |
| Denis Shaw | ... | Tavern Customer (uncredited) |
| Barry Shawzin | ... | Third Doctor (uncredited) |
| Fred Stroud | ... | Guest at Private Viewing (uncredited) |
| John Timberlake | ... | Tavern Customer (uncredited) |
| Lockwood West | ... | First Doctor (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Anton Diffring, as Dr. Georges Bonnet, passed away at age 72 in Châteauneuf-Grasse, Alpes-Maritimes, France.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Anthony Diffring | Antony Diffring - Hazel Court, as Janine Du Bois, passed away at age 82 in Lake Tahoe, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius - Christopher Lee, as Dr. Pierre Gerrard, passed away at age 93 in Chelsea, London, England, UK.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 4½" (1.94 m)
Also known as: Chris Lee | Cristopher Lee | Sir Christopher Lee - Arnold Marlé, as Dr. Ludwig Weiss (as Arnold Marle), passed away at age 82 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Arnold Marle - Delphi Lawrence – Margo Philippe
- Francis De Wolff, as Inspector Legris, passed away at age 71 in Sussex, England, UK.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 2½" (1.89 m)
Also known as: Francis De Wolfe | Francis de Wolff/Francis De Wolff | Francis De Woolfe | Francis DeWolff | Francis de Wolff - Ronald Adam, as Second Doctor (uncredited), passed away at age 82 in Halland, East Sussex, England, UK.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 0½" (1.84 m)
Also known as: Ronald Adams - Marie Burke – Woman At Private View (uncredited)
- John Harrison – Servant (uncredited)
- Ian Hewitson – Roget (uncredited)
- Gerda Larsen – Street Girl (uncredited)
- Charles Lloyd Pack, as Man At Private View (uncredited), passed away at age 81 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Libra
Also known as: Charles Lloyd-Pack - Louis Matto, as Tavern Customer (uncredited), passed away at age 78 in L.
Sign: Leo - Frederick Rawlings, as Footman (uncredited), passed away at age 87 in Worcester, Worcestershire, England, UK.
Sign: Leo
Also known as: Fred Rawlings | Fred Rawlins - Michael Ripper, as Morgue Attendant (uncredited), passed away at age 87 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
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