Dr. Death: Cutthroat Conman
Synopsis
Revealing the shocking rise and fall of Paolo Macchiarini, the superstar celebrity surgeon who ascended to global fame after performing the world's first synthetic organ transplant, only to be exposed as an international con man whose web of lies extends decades, ensnared many including those in his personal life and left a trail of devastated patients grappling with a nightmare.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-12-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Pappas
- Original Title
- Dr. Death: Cutthroat Conman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Maxine Productions, Universal Television Alternative Studio
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John Pappas
Mary Robertson, Eli Holzman, Adam Ciralsky, Aaron Saidman
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John Pappas
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What is Dr. Death: Cutthroat Conman about?
Revealing the shocking rise and fall of Paolo Macchiarini, the superstar celebrity surgeon who ascended to global fame after performing the world's first synthetic organ transplant, only to be exposed as an international con man whose web of lies extends decades, ensnared many including those in his personal life and left a trail of devastated patients grappling with a nightmare.
Who directed Dr. Death: Cutthroat Conman?
Dr. Death: Cutthroat Conman was directed by John Pappas.
Who stars in Dr. Death: Cutthroat Conman?
The principal cast of Dr. Death: Cutthroat Conman includes Dr. Paolo Macchiarini, Dr. Judy Ho, Chris Bezaire, Krystal Fleisch.
When was Dr. Death: Cutthroat Conman released and how long is it?
Dr. Death: Cutthroat Conman was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.