The Thing with Two Heads (1972)
The doctor blew it--the most fantastic medical experiment of the age.
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.
Director: Lee Frost
Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: July 19, 1972
Cast
- Ray Milland - Maxwell Kirshner
- Rosey Grier - Jack Moss
- Don Marshall - Dr. Fred Williams
- Roger Perry - Dr. Philip Desmond
- Chelsea Brown - Lila
- Kathrine Baumann - Patricia
- John Dullaghan - Thomas
- John Bliss - Donald
- Bruce Kimball - Police Lieutenant
- Jane Kellem - Miss Mullen
Screenplay
- Wes Bishop (Screenplay)
- Lee Frost (Screenplay)
- James Gordon White (Screenplay)
- Lee Frost (Story)
- Wes Bishop (Story)
Music: Robert O. Ragland
Cinematography: Jack Steely
Production: Saber Productions, American International Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
High-Speed Motorcycle Chase in the City
Keywords
police, chase, gorilla, blaxploitation cinema, severed head, racism, motorcycle, two-headed monster, bigot
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Thing with Two Heads stars Ray Milland, Rosey Grier, Don Marshall, Roger Perry, Chelsea Brown, Kathrine Baumann.
- How long is The Thing with Two Heads?
- The Thing with Two Heads has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is The Thing with Two Heads?
- The Thing with Two Heads is a Comedy, Science Fiction film.
- Where was The Thing with Two Heads produced?
- The Thing with Two Heads was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Thing with Two Heads?
- The themes of The Thing with Two Heads include: High-Speed Motorcycle Chase in the City.