Cronos (1993)
Cronos is a 1993 Spanish-language drama movie directed by Guillermo del Toro, with a running time of 1h 34m. It stars Federico Luppi, Ron Perlman and Claudio Brook.
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.
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What is Cronos about?
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.
When was Cronos released?
Cronos was released on 5 November 1993.
How long is Cronos?
Cronos runs 1h 34m.
Who made Cronos?
Cronos was directed by Guillermo del Toro.
Where can I watch Cronos?
Cronos is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Cronos
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Federico Luppi as Jesus Gris
- Ron Perlman as Angel de la Guardia
- Claudio Brook as De la Guardia
- Margarita Isabel as Mercedes
- Tamara Shanath as Aurora
- Mario Iván Martínez as Alchemist
- Daniel Giménez Cacho as Tito
- Farnesio de Bernal as Manuelito
- Juan Carlos Colombo as Funeral Director
- Jorge Martínez de Hoyos as Narrator (voice)
- Javier Álvarez as Bleeding Man
- Gerardo Moscoso as Drunk
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