Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Drama thriller

The Man Who Didn’t Want to Die (1989): Cast

The Man Who Didn’t Want to Die (1989) movie poster

The Man Who Didn’t Want to Die is a 1989 drama thriller directed by Lamberto Bava, starring Martine Brochard as Madame Janaud, Keith Van Hoven and Jacques Sernas. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

Loading streaming availability…
The Man Who Didn’t Want to Die (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Lamberto Bava
Genres
Drama , Crime , Horror , Thriller
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Man Who Didn’t Want to Die About?

The premise of The Man Who Didn’t Want to Die without spoilers.

He awakens in a hospital, teetering between life and death, with no police record of his identity. In fleeting moments of consciousness he recalls his gang’s heist of a priceless painting commissioned by Madame Jacno, who hired Fabrizio. Yet assassins continue to stalk him, and as each threat narrows his time, his memories gradually return.

The Man Who Didn’t Want to Die Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • giallo
  • renoir
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

The Man Who Didn’t Want to Die Cast & Characters

Martine Brochard leads the cast as Madame Janaud, with Keith Van Hoven as Fabrizio and Jacques Sernas as Monsieur Miraz. Directed by Lamberto Bava; 20 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Lamberto Bava

More films directed by Lamberto Bava, best-rated first: Demons, The Torturer, Body Puzzle and The Cave of the Golden Rose.

Full filmography
Details

The Man Who Didn’t Want to Die Also Known As

Also known as “The Man Who Wouldn't Die”.

Also known as
  • The Man Who Wouldn't Die

Seen The Man Who Didn’t Want to Die?

FAQ

The Man Who Didn’t Want to Die FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Man Who Didn’t Want to Die, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Man Who Didn’t Want to Die?

The Man Who Didn’t Want to Die runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Man Who Didn’t Want to Die released?

The Man Who Didn’t Want to Die was released on January 8, 1989.

Who directed The Man Who Didn’t Want to Die?

The Man Who Didn’t Want to Die was directed by Lamberto Bava.

More films by Lamberto Bava

Who is in the cast of The Man Who Didn’t Want to Die?

The Man Who Didn’t Want to Die stars Martine Brochard as Madame Janaud, Keith Van Hoven as Fabrizio and Jacques Sernas as Monsieur Miraz, among 20 credited actors.

Does The Man Who Didn’t Want to Die have a post-credit scene?

No. The Man Who Didn’t Want to Die has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Man Who Didn’t Want to Die in?

The original language of The Man Who Didn’t Want to Die is Italian.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app