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The Man Who Thought Life(1969)
Status: Released
Date: 1969-05-09
65%
20 Votes
Time: 1h 33m
Overview:
The mysterious Mr. Steinmetz has acquired the ability to create things and beings by will alone. Only, after a while his creations invariably disappear. He therefore approaches a famous brain surgeon, Max Holst, who he hopes can help him with this problem. When Max refuses, Steinmetz brings his doppelgänger into being to replace him.
Languages: Danish.
Countries:
Denmark
ProductionCompanies:
ASA
Palladium
Movie: The Man Who Thought Life
Top 10 Billed Cast
Preben Neergaard
Max Holst
John Price
Steinmetz
Lotte Tarp
Susanne
Lars Lunøe
Robert
Kirsten Rolffes
Værtinden
Ejner Federspiel
Butleren
Elith Pio
Overlægen
Jørgen Beck
Kriminalassistenten
Tove Maës
Kasserersken
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