Man with the Transplanted Brain
L'homme au cerveau greffé
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?
Top Cast
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Mathieu Carrière
Franz Eckerman
Jean-Pierre Aumont
Le professeur Jean Marcilly
Nicoletta Machiavelli
Héléna
Michel Duchaussoy
Le docteur Robert Desagnac
Marianne Eggerickx
Marianne Marcilly
Martine Sarcey
Le docteur Catherine Ponson
Benoît Allemane
Costet
Monique Mélinand
Elisabeth Marcilly
Christian Duroc
Ferrière
Pierre Santini
Dino
Andrée Tainsy
Max Vialle
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Doniol-Valcroze
- Screenplay & Story
- Victor Vicas, Alain Franck, Jacques Doniol-Valcroze
- Original Title
- L'homme au cerveau greffé
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Verona Produzione, Marianne Productions, Mars Produzioni, Paramount-Orion Filmproduktion, Parc Film, UGC Films, Universal Productions France, Bavaria Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Doniol-Valcroze
Victor Vicas, Alain Franck, Jacques Doniol-Valcroze
Étienne Becker
Nicole Berckmans
Philippe Dussart, Henri Michaud, Mag Bodard, Maurizio Lodi-Fè
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Doniol-Valcroze
Director
Nicole Berckmans
Editor
Philippe Dussart
Producer
Étienne Becker
Director of Photography
Henri Michaud
Producer
Mag Bodard
Producer
Jeanine Fauvel
Costume Design
Maurizio Lodi-Fè
Producer
Jacques Doniol-Valcroze
Writer
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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 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?
Who directed Man with the Transplanted Brain?
Man with the Transplanted Brain was directed by Jacques Doniol-Valcroze.
Who stars in Man with the Transplanted Brain?
The principal cast of Man with the Transplanted Brain includes Mathieu Carrière, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Nicoletta Machiavelli, Michel Duchaussoy, Marianne Eggerickx.
When was Man with the Transplanted Brain released and how long is it?
Man with the Transplanted Brain was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is Man with the Transplanted Brain based on a book or true story?
Man with the Transplanted Brain is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Victor Vicas", Novel: "Alain Franck".