To Be First
Originally released in 2007. To Be First is a drama film. directed by Patrick Reams. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rupert Graves, Ben Miles, and Adam Neill
Synopsis
The year is 1967 and the race is on to make medical history. Dr Christiaan Barnard, a brilliant and ambitious South African surgeon and three surgeons in America are attempting the impossible: the world's first human heart transplant. The Americans have trained and prepared together for this day for years, and Dr Barnaard is driven by a fierce determination to succeed. And succeed he does, giving Mr Washkowski an unbelievable extension of life, never before done, never before thought possible. This breakthrough in medical history, paved the way forward and made Dr Barnaard a legend.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 12, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Wall to Wall
Frequently Asked Questions
What is To Be First about?
The year is 1967 and the race is on to make medical history. Dr Christiaan Barnard, a brilliant and ambitious South African surgeon and three surgeons in America are attempting the impossible: the ...
Who directed To Be First?
To Be First was directed by Patrick Reams.
How long is To Be First?
To Be First has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was To Be First released?
To Be First was released on August 12, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in To Be First?
The main cast of To Be First includes Rupert Graves, Ben Miles, Adam Neill, Patrick Lyster.