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HORROR . 1972 . 1h 20m . 6.0/10

Man with the Transplanted Brain_

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?

Starring Mathieu Carrière, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Nicoletta Machiavelli
6.0/10
Rating
1h 20m
Runtime
1972
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Man with the Transplanted Brain poster

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?

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Cast
Mathieu Carrière stars as Franz Eckerman in Man with the Transplanted Brain.
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Year context
Man with the Transplanted Brain was released 54 years ago in 1972.
Overview
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, ...
Man with the Transplanted Brain is a Horror, Science Fiction, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 20m.

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Released
Runtime
80 min (1h 20m)
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Rating
6.0/10 (1 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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?
How long is Man with the Transplanted Brain?
Man with the Transplanted Brain has a runtime of 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Who stars in Man with the Transplanted Brain?
The cast of Man with the Transplanted Brain includes Mathieu Carrière, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Nicoletta Machiavelli, Michel Duchaussoy, Marianne Eggerickx.
What is the rating of Man with the Transplanted Brain?
Man with the Transplanted Brain has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.

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Horror Science Fiction Drama
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