The Immortal

The Immortal

73 mins | Drama, Action, Thriller, Science Fiction, TV Movie | Sept. 30, 1969

A professional race-car driver discovers that there are certain properties in his blood that will make him, basically, immortal. A dying multi-millionaire also finds out about the racer's blood, and is determined to get it to keep himself alive. This pilot film preceded the later TV series.

The Immortal

73 mins | Drama, Action, Thriller, Science Fiction, TV Movie | Sept. 30, 1969

The Immortal
A professional race-car driver discovers that there are certain properties in his blood that will make him, basically, immortal. A dying multi-millionaire also finds out about the racer's blood, and is determined to get it to keep himself alive. This pilot film preceded the later TV series.
IMDb rating 7.5
Producers Paramount Television
Original title The Immortal
Directors David Whorf, Joseph Sargent
Writers Robert Specht, James Gunn, Lou Morheim

Cast

Christopher George

as Ben Richards

Jessica Walter

as Janet Braddock

Barry Sullivan

as Jordan Braddock

Carol Lynley

as Sylvia Cartwright

Ralph Bellamy

as Dr. Matthew Pearce

Vincent Beck

as Locke

William Sargent

as Pilot

Joseph Bernard

as Mechanic

Garry Walberg

as Detective

Lillian Adams

as Nurse

Claudia Bryar

as Nurse

Mimi Dillard

as Nurse

Marvin Silbersher

as Doctor