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Cronos (1993)

An ancient device. A modern discovery. A terrifying tale of the eternal.

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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.

Release Date
November 5, 1993
Runtime
1h 34m
Rating
6.7/10 (748 votes)

Director: Guillermo del Toro

Cast: Federico Luppi, Ron Perlman, Claudio Brook, Margarita Isabel, Tamara Shanath, Mario Iván Martínez, Daniel Giménez Cacho, Farnesio de Bernal

Production: Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, Fondo de Fomento a la Calidad Cinematográfica, Universidad de Guadalajara, Iguana Producciones
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Cronos

Cronos

An ancient device. A modern discovery. A terrifying tale of the eternal.

An ancient device. A modern discovery. A terrifying tale of the eternal.

6.7
94 min

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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StatusReleased
Original LanguageSpanish
Release Date11/5/1993
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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 year…

How long is Cronos?

1h 34m

When was Cronos released?

November 5, 1993

Who directed Cronos?

Guillermo del Toro

Who stars in Cronos?

Federico Luppi, Ron Perlman, Claudio Brook

What genre is Cronos?

Drama, Horror, Thriller

Is Cronos available to stream?

Yes, on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel