The Thing with Two Heads
“The doctor blew it--the most fantastic medical experiment of the age.”
Synopsis
A rich but racist man is dying and hatches an elaborate scheme for transplanting his head onto another man's body. His health deteriorates rapidly, and doctors are forced to transplant his head onto the only available candidate: a black man from death row.
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Stuart Gordon on THE THING WITH TWO HEADS
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-09-20
Top Cast
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Ray Milland
Maxwell Kirshner
Rosey Grier
Jack Moss
Don Marshall
Fred Williams
Roger Perry
Philip Desmond
Chelsea Brown
Lila
Kathrine Baumann
Patricia
John Dullaghan
Thomas
John Bliss
Donald
Bruce Kimball
Police Lieutenant
Jane Kellem
Miss Mullen
Lee Frost
Sergeant Hacker
Wes Bishop
Dr. Smith
Roger Gentry
Police Sergeant
Britt Nilsson
Nurse
Rick Baker
Gorilla
Phil Hoover
Policeman
Rod Steele
Medical Salesman
Michael Viner
Prison Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 19, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Frost
- Screenplay & Story
- Wes Bishop, Lee Frost, James Gordon White
- Original Score
- Robert O. Ragland
- Original Title
- The Thing with Two Heads
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Saber Productions, American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Frost
Wes Bishop, Lee Frost, James Gordon White
Robert O. Ragland
Jack Steely
Wes Bishop, John Lawrence
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Frost
Director
Robert O. Ragland
Original Music Composer
Wes Bishop
Screenplay
Lee Frost
Screenplay
Paul Nuckles
Stunt Coordinator
James Gordon White
Screenplay
Jack Steely
Director of Photography
Wes Bishop
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is The Thing with Two Heads about?
A rich but racist man is dying and hatches an elaborate scheme for transplanting his head onto another man's body. His health deteriorates rapidly, and doctors are forced to transplant his head onto the only available candidate: a black man from death row.
Who directed The Thing with Two Heads?
The Thing with Two Heads was directed by Lee Frost.
Who stars in The Thing with Two Heads?
The principal cast of The Thing with Two Heads includes Ray Milland, Rosey Grier, Don Marshall, Roger Perry, Chelsea Brown.
When was The Thing with Two Heads released and how long is it?
The Thing with Two Heads was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Thing with Two Heads?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Thing with Two Heads was composed by Robert O. Ragland.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Thing with Two Heads?
The Thing with Two Heads holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).