Man with the Transplanted Brain
Originally released in 1972. Man with the Transplanted Brain is a horror/science fiction film. directed by Jacques Doniol-Valcroze. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mathieu Carrière, Jean-Pierre Aumont, and Nicoletta Machiavelli
Synopsis
Professor Marcilly is a famed brain specialist who, following in-depth and extended research work, is now able to perform brain transplant surgery. One day, he finds himself in the presence of a young car accident victim for whom the only hope of survival would be a brain transplant. Marcilly, who has a heart condition and is terminally ill, decides to become the "donor". The operation is a success. But who is actually the patient discharged from the hospital: a young fellow with the brain of a young man or an old man in the body of a young one?
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 29, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
Top Cast
Mathieu Carrière
as Franz Eckerman
Jean-Pierre Aumont
as Le professeur Jean Marcilly
Nicoletta Machiavelli
as Héléna
Michel Duchaussoy
as Le docteur Robert Desagnac
Marianne Eggerickx
as Marianne Marcilly
Martine Sarcey
as Le docteur Catherine Ponson
Benoît Allemane
as Costet
Monique Mélinand
as Elisabeth Marcilly
Christian Duroc
as Ferrière
Pierre Santini
as Dino
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Verona Produzione
- Marianne Productions
- Mars Produzioni
- Paramount-Orion Filmproduktion
- Parc Film
- UGC Films
- Universal Productions France
- Bavaria Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Man with the Transplanted Brain about?
Professor Marcilly is a famed brain specialist who, following in-depth and extended research work, is now able to perform brain transplant surgery. One day, he finds himself in the presence of a yo...
Who directed Man with the Transplanted Brain?
Man with the Transplanted Brain was directed by Jacques Doniol-Valcroze.
How long is Man with the Transplanted Brain?
Man with the Transplanted Brain has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Man with the Transplanted Brain released?
Man with the Transplanted Brain was released on March 29, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Man with the Transplanted Brain?
The main cast of Man with the Transplanted Brain includes Mathieu Carrière, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Nicoletta Machiavelli, Michel Duchaussoy, Marianne Eggerickx.