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Cronos

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

1993 · R · 1h 34m

Directed by Guillermo del Toro

6.7

TMDB audience score
810 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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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Cast

  • Federico Luppi
    Jesus Gris

  • Ron Perlman
    Angel de la Guardia

  • Claudio Brook
    De la Guardia

  • Margarita Isabel
    Mercedes

  • Tamara Shanath
    Aurora

  • Mario Iván Martínez
    Alchemist

  • Daniel Giménez Cacho
    Tito

  • Farnesio de Bernal
    Manuelito

  • Juan Carlos Colombo
    Funeral Director

  • Jorge Martínez de Hoyos
    Narrator (voice)

  • Javier Álvarez
    Bleeding Man

  • Gerardo Moscoso
    Drunk

  • Eugenio Lobo
    Stoned Man

  • Laurencio Cordero
    Watchman

  • Guillermo del Toro
    Man Walking Dog (uncredited)

  • Francisco 'Napo' Sanchez
    Mimo

  • Luis de Icaza
    Tango Student