Das zweite Leben des Mr. Soames (1970): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1970, Das zweite Leben des Mr. Soames is a drama film directed by Alan Cooke, running about 92 minutes. “Can this baby kill?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A 30-year-old man, who has been in a coma since birth, is finally restored to consciousness by a breakthrough brain operation. Although physically an adult, the man is "reborn" in the eye of an infant; the doctors caring for him must teach him to walk, talk and prepare for life in the outside world. Tension builds as he escapes from the hospital, wanders among people who do not realize his identity, and is hunted by the police.

Who’s in it. Das zweite Leben des Mr. Soames stars Terence Stamp as John Soames, Robert Vaughn as Dr. Bergen, Nigel Davenport as Dr. Maitland and Judy Parfitt as Jenny Bannerman, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Das zweite Leben des Mr. Soames has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Das zweite Leben des Mr. Soames page.

If you liked it. Fans of Das zweite Leben des Mr. Soames tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, Der Pate, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.