Threshold

– The celebrated heart surgeon Dr. Thomas Vrain supports the research of the offbeat scientist Aldo Ge..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.30 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 37 Minutes
Release Year:
1981
Threshold (1981)

The celebrated heart surgeon Dr. Thomas Vrain supports the research of the offbeat scientist Aldo Gehring, who is inventing an artificial heart. Dr. Vrain performs the first artificial human heart transplant against the advice of the Ethics Committee.

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Threshold (1981) - Trailer

Release Date:

21 Jan 1983

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Richard Pearce

Writer:

James Salter

Main Actors:

Donald Sutherland, John Marley, Sharon Acker, Mare Winningham

Plot:

The celebrated heart surgeon Dr. Vrain supports the research of the offbeat scientist Aldo Gehring, who is inventing an artificial heart. Dr. Vrain performs the first artificial human heart transplant against the advice of the Ethics Committee.

Awards:

3 wins & 8 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.2/10