Cronos
Cronos • 1h 32m
Directed by Guillermo del Toro • 1993 • Mexico
Starring Federico Luppi, Ron Perlman, Claudio Brook
Guillermo del Toro made an auspicious and audacious feature debut with CRONOS, a highly unorthodox tale about the seductiveness of the idea of immortality. Kindly antiques dealer Jesús Gris (Federico Luppi) happens upon an ancient golden device in the shape of a scarab, and soon finds himself the possessor and victim of its sinister, addictive powers, as well as the target of a mysterious American named Angel (a delightfully crude and deranged Ron Perlman). Featuring marvelous special makeup effects and the haunting imagery for which del Toro has become world-renowned, CRONOS is a dark, visually rich, and emotionally captivating fantasy.
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Guillermo del Toro Commentary
Recorded in 2002, this commentary features writer-director Guillermo del Toro.
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Producers Commentary
Recorded in 2002, this English- and Spanish-language commentary features producers Arthur H. Gorson and Bertha Navarro and coproducer Alejandro Springall.
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Welcome to Bleak House
This tour of Guillermo del Toro’s office (dubbed Bleak House by the director), shot in 2010, offers a unique perspective on the mind of the highly imaginative filmmaker.
