Cronos (1993)
Starring Federico Luppi, Ron Perlman, Claudio Brook
Directed by Guillermo del Toro
Faced with his own mortality, an ingenious alchemist tried to perfect an invention that would provide him with the key to eternal life. It was called the Cronos device. When he died more than 400 years later, he took the secrets of this remarkable device to the grave with him. Now, an elderly antiques dealer has found the hellish machine hidden in a statue and learns about its incredible powers. The more he uses the device, the younger he becomes...but nothing comes without a price. Life after death is just the beginning as this nerve-shattering thriller unfolds and the fountain of youth turns bloody.
Runtime: 94 min.
Rating: 6.7
DVD The Criterion Collection
Languages: English,Spanish
Countries: Mexico
Genres: Drama,Horror,Thriller
Keywords: industrialist,scarab,invention,immortality,aging,tycoon,antique dealer
Cast
Jesus Gris
Angel de la Guardia
De la Guardia
Mercedes
Aurora
Alchemist
Tito
Manuelito
Funeral Director
Narrator (voice)
Bleeding Man
Drunk
Stoned Man
Watchman
Man Walking Dog (uncredited)