Threshold
Synopsis
Celebrated heart surgeon Thomas Vrain supports the research of an offbeat scientist who has invented an artificial heart. Against the advice of the Ethics Committee, Dr. Vrain decides to perform the first artificial heart transplant.
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Threshold (1981) - VHS Trailer [Roadshow Home Video]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-24
Top Cast
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Donald Sutherland
Dr. Thomas Vrain
John Marley
Edgar Fine
Sharon Acker
Tilla Vrain
Mare Winningham
Carol Severance
Jeff Goldblum
Dr. Aldo Gehring
Michael Lerner
Henry De Vici
Richard Blackburn
Dr. Cutter
Michael C. Gwynne
Jay Wingate
Robert Joy
David Art
Allan F. Nicholls
Dr. Basil Rents
Kate Trotter
Mrs. Anderson
Lally Cadeau
Anita, Vrain's Secretary
Stuart Gillard
Dick Getts
Barbara Gordon
Wanda, Vrain's Scrub Nurse
Samantha Langevin
Mrs. Clure
Jessica Steen
Tracy Vrain
Casey Stevens
Larry Hammond
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 21, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 8, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Pearce
- Screenplay & Story
- James Salter
- Original Score
- Micky Erbe, Maribeth Solomon
- Original Title
- Threshold
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Paragon Motion Pictures, Canada Permanent Trust Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Pearce
James Salter
Micky Erbe, Maribeth Solomon
Michel Brault
Bill Yahraus, Susan Martin
Jon Slan, Michael Burns
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Slan
Producer
Sharon Purdy
Costume Design
Michael Burns
Producer
James Salter
Writer
Richard Pearce
Director
Bill Yahraus
Editor
Anne Pritchard
Production Design
Susan Martin
Editor
Michel Brault
Director of Photography
Micky Erbe
Original Music Composer
Maribeth Solomon
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Threshold
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Threshold about?
Celebrated heart surgeon Thomas Vrain supports the research of an offbeat scientist who has invented an artificial heart. Against the advice of the Ethics Committee, Dr. Vrain decides to perform the first artificial heart transplant.
Who directed Threshold?
Threshold was directed by Richard Pearce.
Who stars in Threshold?
The principal cast of Threshold includes Donald Sutherland, John Marley, Sharon Acker, Mare Winningham, Jeff Goldblum.
When was Threshold released and how long is it?
Threshold was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Threshold?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Threshold was composed by Micky Erbe, Maribeth Solomon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Threshold?
Threshold holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).