The Man Who Wanted to Live Forever is a 1970 film that explores the concept of immortality and the consequences of trying to defy death. The movie premiered on November 20, 1970, and has a runtime of 75 minutes. The film was a joint production between Canada and the United States with a budget of $512,000.
The cast includes Robert Mann as Guard #3, Stuart Whitman as Dr. McCarter Purvis, Tom Harvey as McBride, Ron Hartmann as Dr. John Emmett, and Harvey Fisher as the Copter Pilot. Sandy Dennis portrays Dr. Enid Bingham, Berl Ives plays T.M. Trask, and Jack Kril is Dr. George Simmons. Robert Gudie stars as Dr. Wilfrid Morton, Joseph Shaw as Dr. Franz Heinemann, and Robert Warner as Guard #1. The cast also features Dr. Carl Bryant, James Forrest as Guard #2, Kenneth James as Clinton, and a Pianist.
The film follows a brilliant scientist, Dr. McCarter Purvis, who becomes obsessed with finding a way to live forever. He enlists the help of a team of researchers, including Dr. Enid Bingham and Dr. John Emmett, to develop a serum that can halt the aging process. However, their experiments have dire consequences, leading to a series of ethical dilemmas and moral quandaries.
As the team delves deeper into their research, they discover the dark side of immortality and the price that must be paid for tampering with the natural order of life and death. The film raises thought-provoking questions about the limits of science and the human desire to conquer death.
The Man Who Wanted to Live Forever is a gripping and thought-provoking film that delves into the complexities of mortality and the pursuit of eternal life. With a talented cast and a compelling storyline, this movie is sure to leave a lasting impression on viewers.
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