The Virtual Corpse
Originally released in 2003. The Virtual Corpse is a documentary film. directed by Kaspar Kasics. At just 45 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Victor Spitzer, Bob Jernigan, and Michael Ackerman
Synopsis
Documentary about the first human to donate his body to science so that it could be studied in the form of a 3D database of the entire anatomy that is available to view online. Convicted killer Joseph Paul Jernigan donated his body to science shortly before he was executed in 1993 and this documentary examines what took place after his death by lethal injection.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 26, 2003
23 years ago
Runtime
0h 45m
45 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Swiss Federal Office of Culture
- HBO
- Schweizer Fernsehen (FS)
- eXtra Film
- HBO Documentary Films
- SWR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Virtual Corpse about?
Documentary about the first human to donate his body to science so that it could be studied in the form of a 3D database of the entire anatomy that is available to view online. Convicted killer Jos...
Who directed The Virtual Corpse?
The Virtual Corpse was directed by Kaspar Kasics.
How long is The Virtual Corpse?
The Virtual Corpse has a runtime of 0 hours and 45 minutes (45 minutes total).
When was The Virtual Corpse released?
The Virtual Corpse was released on January 26, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Virtual Corpse?
The main cast of The Virtual Corpse includes Victor Spitzer, Bob Jernigan, Michael Ackerman, Reverend Carroll L Pickett, Vicky Layfield.