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The Man Who Thought Life (1969)

Original title: Manden der tænkte ting

1969-05-09 · 1h 33m · DA
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The mysterious Mr. Steinmetz has the 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.

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Jens RavnDirectorHenrik StangerupWriter

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John PriceJohn PricePreben NeergaardPreben NeergaardLotte TarpLotte TarpSusanneKirsten RolffesKirsten RolffesEjner FederspielEjner FederspielElith PioElith PioJørgen BeckJørgen BeckTove MaësTove MaësKai ChristoffersenKai ChristoffersenNuni TholstrupNuni TholstrupMarchen PasserMarchen Passer

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Genre affinityHorror · Science FictionDirector preference427451Actor preference282623 · 331318 · 337466Country preferenceDkDecade preference1960Runtime preferenceMedium

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What is The Man Who Thought Life about?

The mysterious Mr. Steinmetz has the 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.

How long is The Man Who Thought Life?

The Man Who Thought Life has a runtime of 93 minutes.