Transplant

1979 1h 37m EN

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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Fact-based story about a hard-driving young executive who rebels against his failing heart and undergoes a risky transplant.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Kevin Dobson
John Hurley
Granville Van Dusen
Dr. Kroner
Ronny Cox
Jim Clark
Bibi Besch
Noreen
Melinda DIllon
Ann Hurley
Joan Lancaster
Miss Mills
Helen Hunt
Janice Hurley
Dee Croxton
Mrs. Wiggins

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: William A. Graham
Writers: John Gay
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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47 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by William A. Graham, shot by Jordan Cronenweth. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Fred Karlin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Greyfox shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Kevin Dobson and Granville Van Dusen and Ronny Cox carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0080043 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

William A. Graham directs. Jordan Cronenweth behind the camera. Fred Karlin scores. Greyfox cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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147 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by William A. Graham, shot by Jordan Cronenweth. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Fred Karlin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Greyfox shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Kevin Dobson and Granville Van Dusen and Ronny Cox carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0080043 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.