The Asphyx(1972)
“If It Were In Your Power…Would You Sacrifice Your Wife…Your Children For Immortality? This Is The Story Of A Man Who Did!”
Overview
Hugo is a brilliant turn-of-the-century scientist, loved and respected by his family and friends, admired by his colleagues. But he is a man quickly becoming obsessed with a curious and frightening question...What is the mysterious apparition found in the photographs of his dying subjects?
Director
Peter Newbrook
Studio
Glendale
Cast
Robert Powell
as Giles Cunningham
Robert Stephens
as Sir Hugo Cunningham
Jane Lapotaire
as Christina Cunningham
Alex Scott
as Sir Edward Barett
Ralph Arliss
as Clive Cunningham
Fiona Walker
as Anna Wheatley
Terry Scully
as Pauper
Tony Caunter
as Warden
Paul Bacon
as 1st Member
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1972
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Production Companies
Glendale
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Asphyx?▼
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What is The Asphyx about?▼
Hugo is a brilliant turn-of-the-century scientist, loved and respected by his family and friends, admired by his colleagues. But he is a man quickly becoming obsessed with a curious and frightening question...What is the mysterious apparition found in the photographs of his dying subjects?
Who directed The Asphyx?▼
The Asphyx was directed by Peter Newbrook and released in 1972. It is a fantasy, horror, science fiction film.
How long is The Asphyx?▼
The Asphyx has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in The Asphyx?▼
The cast of The Asphyx includes Robert Powell as Giles Cunningham, Robert Stephens as Sir Hugo Cunningham, Jane Lapotaire as Christina Cunningham, Alex Scott as Sir Edward Barett, Ralph Arliss as Clive Cunningham and more.
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