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DVD : The Man Who Could Cheat Death
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The Man Who Could Cheat Death starring: Anton Diffring, Hazel Court, Christopher Lee directed by: Terence Fisher List Price: $14.95 Childrens Bookshop Price: $13.49 You Save: $1.46 (10%)Prices subject to change. |
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Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1 Audience Rating: Unrated Binding: DVD EAN: 0844503000101 Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen Label: Legend Films Manufacturer: Legend Films Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Legend Films Region Code: 1 Release Date: October 01, 2008 Running Time: 82 minutes Studio: Legend Films Theatrical Release Date: 1959 Sales Rank: 19554 MPN: LFIDLF00100D Related Items:
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Editorial Review: Product Description: Dr. Georges Bonnet has figured out a way to live forever. All he needs are the glands of some very unwilling donors! Anton Diffring stars as the mad doctor in this chilling Hammer Horror classic. As he struggles against the inevitable icy grip of death, the doctor begins a descent into madness that threatens to destroy the laws of nature and the lives of those he lusts after. It's up to horror legend Christopher Lee to stop his unholy quest before it takes a final deadly turn! Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Great old-fashioned storytellingThis Hammer Studios film is one of their lesser known but better films. A remake of a 1940's era film "The Man in Half-Moon Street", this one has a more sensationalized approach and benefits from the presence of Anton Diffring in the title role. Christopher Lee is the "good" guy but this great actor's aloofness may have you rooting for the title character instead (no offense Chris; we're just used to seeing you in villianous roles). Beautiful sets, gorgeous color, ... Read More: Rating:  - Nice Hammer entry into eternal lifeI really enjoyed watching this film I did not know as a kid. It has no much action compared with other Hammer entries around this time (Horror of Dracula, Curse of Frankenstein). However, the film is really good at a more philosophical side as it deals with the positive and negative considerations of achieving eternal life. These two sides are illustrated by a partneship of two fellow scientists. On top of this you get the character played by the great Christopher Lee. This last aspect makes worth enough ... Read More: Rating: - UPDATE/So where is it???!!!!I'm one of the countless fans of this movie, very pleased it's on DVD at last... but is it? And if it is, then WHERE is it? How come it's unavailable within 48 hours of its release? What's going on? Can someone, anyone, explain? UPDATE!!! UPDATE!!!! Here is the latest info, dated Thursday October 9th 2008... from the nice polite folks at Legend Films, who responded to my email immediately... and there's some interesting info re. Best Buy... "We did ship in Amazon's initial ... Read More: |
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