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The Asphyx

1972-12-05 · 99 min · ★ 6.0

Fantasy · Horror · Science Fiction

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?

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Directors
Peter Newbrook
Production companies
Glendale
Countries
United Kingdom
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Released

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Robert PowellRobert PowellGiles Cunningham
Robert StephensRobert StephensSir Hugo Cunningham
Jane LapotaireJane LapotaireChristina Cunningham
Alex ScottAlex ScottSir Edward Barett
Ralph ArlissClive Cunningham
Fiona WalkerAnna Wheatley
Terry ScullyTerry ScullyPauper
Tony CaunterTony CaunterWarden
Paul Bacon1st Member

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