To Be First (2007)

The year is 1967 and the race is on to make medical history. Dr Christiaan Barnard, a brilliant and ambitious South African surgeon and three surgeons in America are attempting the impossible: the world's first human heart transplant. The Americans have trained and prepared together for this day for years, and Dr Barnaard is driven by a fierce determination to succeed. And succeed he does, giving Mr Washkowski an unbelievable extension of life, never before done, never before thought possible. This breakthrough in medical history, paved the way forward and made Dr Barnaard a legend.

Director: Patrick Reams
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 75 min
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Production: Wall to Wall
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en

Keywords

surgeon, south africa, heart transplant

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is To Be First about?
The year is 1967 and the race is on to make medical history. Dr Christiaan Barnard, a brilliant and ambitious South African surgeon and three surgeons in America are attempting the impossible: the world's first human heart transplant. The Americans have trained and prepared together for this day for years, and Dr Barnaard is driven by a fierce determination to succeed. And succeed he does, giving Mr Washkowski an unbelievable extension of life, never before done, never before thought possible. This breakthrough in medical history, paved the way forward and made Dr Barnaard a legend.
Who directed To Be First?
To Be First was directed by Patrick Reams.
Who stars in To Be First?
To Be First stars Rupert Graves, Ben Miles, Adam Neill, Patrick Lyster.
How long is To Be First?
To Be First has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is To Be First?
To Be First is a Drama film.
Where was To Be First produced?
To Be First was produced in United Kingdom.