The Man Who Could Cheat Death
1959, English. Directed by Terence Fisher.
His hideous obsession led him to commit ghastly crimes of passion and violence.
Dr. Bonner plans to live forever through periodic gland transplants from younger, healthier human victims. Bonner looks about 40; he's really 104 years old. But people are starting to get suspicious, and he may not make 200.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Terence FisherDirector
- Anton DiffringDr. Georges Bonner
- Hazel CourtJanine Dubois
- Christopher LeeDr. Pierre Gerrard
- Arnold MarléProf. Ludwig Weiss
- Delphi LawrenceMargo Phillipe
- Francis de WolffInsp. LeGris
- Gerda LarsenStreet Girl
- Middleton WoodsLittle Man
- Michael RipperMorgue Attendant
- Denis ShawTavern Customer
- Marie BurkeWoman at Private View
- Charles Lloyd PackMan at Private View
Details
- Released
- 15 June 1959
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Jimmy Sangster
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What The Man Who Could Cheat Death is based on
The Man Who Could Cheat Death is based on The Man in Half Moon Street.
The Man in Half Moon Street
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The Man Who Could Cheat Death: quick answers
Is The Man Who Could Cheat Death worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 85 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Man Who Could Cheat Death?
The Man Who Could Cheat Death runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does The Man Who Could Cheat Death have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Man Who Could Cheat Death. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Man Who Could Cheat Death parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Man Who Could Cheat Death yet.
Which OTT platform is The Man Who Could Cheat Death on?
The Man Who Could Cheat Death isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Man Who Could Cheat Death?
If you liked The Man Who Could Cheat Death, try Donovan's Brain, Alien Resurrection, Year 10.
Who directed The Man Who Could Cheat Death?
The Man Who Could Cheat Death (1959) was directed by Terence Fisher and stars Anton Diffring, Hazel Court, Christopher Lee.
What is The Man Who Could Cheat Death based on?
The Man Who Could Cheat Death is based on The Man in Half Moon Street.