| Cult icon Klaus Kinski features in this dark and intriguing existential thriller. He plays the mysterious “Swiss Man” - ruthless industrialist Nicolas Ulrich - who is obsessed with a search for the elixir of life. He tricks a young American scientist into joining him on his demonic quest. A quest that ends in suicide, death and madness.
The story takes place in the atmospheric European city of Amsterdam. Its winding alleys and ancient canals trap the characters in a labyrinthine maze as they find themselves manipulated like figures on a giant chess board.
The film was controversial in its day for the extended bondage scene featuring female star Tina Aumont. This was cut in many countries, but is complete in this version. The brilliant soundtrack, unavailable for over 30 years, is by avant garde composer Terry Riley.
- NTSC Region1
- Anamorphic Widescreen
- Uncut Version
EXTRAS:
• An in depth interview with the film’s director/co-writer. In this featurette, he explains the fascinating background to the film and, how it came to be made and what his intentions with it were. He also tells us how the film was received on its release and what he thinks about it now.
• There is also a feature length audio commentary from the director. Here he goes in great detail into the whole process of making the film. He tells us about the casting and how he approached making his first film as well as many stories about the day to day behind the scenes activities, including some interesting stories about Klaus Kinski.
• Production notes and About the Film
• The film’s trailer
• The much loved Mondo Macabro trailer reel of past and future releases.
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