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The Man Who Thought Life (1969): Cast

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The Man Who Thought Life is a 1969 sci-fi horror film directed by Jens Ravn, starring John Price as Steinmetz, Preben Neergaard and Ejner Federspiel. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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The Man Who Thought Life (1969) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Jens Ravn
Genres
Horror , Sci-Fi
Original language
Danish
Studio
ASA
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Man Who Thought Life About?

The premise of The Man Who Thought Life without spoilers.

Mr. Steinmetz mysteriously gains the power to conjure objects and living beings simply by willing them into existence, but each creation vanishes after a short time. Desperate, he seeks the help of renowned brain surgeon Max Holst to solve the problem. When Holst declines, Steinmetz creates a doppelgänger to take his place.

The Man Who Thought Life Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • mouse
  • parapsychology
  • brandy
  • hospital
  • cigars
  • surgeon
  • brain operation
  • psychic
  • doppelganger
  • mind over matter
  • doctor
  • creation
+2 more
  • artificially created man
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Man Who Thought Life Cast & Characters

John Price leads the cast as Steinmetz, with Preben Neergaard as Max Holst and Ejner Federspiel as Butleren. Directed by Jens Ravn; 12 actors are credited in all.

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More from Jens Ravn

One more film directed by Jens Ravn: Wolf Hour.

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FAQ

The Man Who Thought Life FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Man Who Thought Life, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Man Who Thought Life?

The Man Who Thought Life runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was The Man Who Thought Life released?

The Man Who Thought Life was released on May 9, 1969.

Who directed The Man Who Thought Life?

The Man Who Thought Life was directed by Jens Ravn.

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Who is in the cast of The Man Who Thought Life?

The Man Who Thought Life stars John Price as Steinmetz, Preben Neergaard as Max Holst and Ejner Federspiel as Butleren, among 12 credited actors.

Does The Man Who Thought Life have a post-credit scene?

No. The Man Who Thought Life has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Man Who Thought Life in?

The original language of The Man Who Thought Life is Danish.

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