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The Man Who Thought Life (1969) · Manden der tænkte ting

Name: The Man Who Thought Life
Director: Jens Ravn
Genre: doppelgänger, Sci-fi
Released: 1969
Duration: 93 min
Cast: Preben Neergaard, John Price, Lotte Tarp, Lars Lunøe, Kirsten Rolffes

Original title: Manden der tænkte ting

1969 · Jens Ravn · 93 min · Denmark · Edited by 1

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The mysterious Mr. Steinmetz has acquired the ability to create things and beings by will alone. Only, after a while his creations invariably disappear. He therefore approaches a famous brain surgeon, Max Holst, who he hopes can help him with this problem. When Max refuses, Steinmetz brings his doppelgänger into being to replace him.

A 1969 title built around doppelgänger and Sci-fi. Directed by Jens Ravn.

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French: L'homme qui pensait des choses
German: Der phantastische Fall des Dr Holst
Chinese: 那個人在想什麼事情

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The Man Who Thought Life (1969) · Manden der tænkte ting

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