690 reviews
Drama/Horror
1h 34m
1993
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...

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.
- DirectorGuillermo del Toro
- Release5 November 1993
- Genre
- Duration1h 34m
- Budget?
- Revenue?
- Rate690 reviews
- Productions
CNCAIMC
Cast

Federico Luppi
Jesus Gris

Ron Perlman
Angel de la Guardia

Claudio Brook
De la Guardia

Margarita Isabel
Mercedes

Mario Iván Martínez
Alchemist

Daniel Giménez Cacho
Tito

Farnesio de Bernal
Manuelito

Juan Carlos Colombo
Funeral Director

Jorge Martínez de Hoyos
Narrator (voice)

Guillermo del Toro
Man Walking Dog (uncredited)

Luis de Icaza
Tango Student
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