Threshold(1981)
Celebrated heart surgeon Thomas Vrain supports the research of an offbeat scientist who has invented an artificial heart. Against the advice of the Ethics Committee, Dr. Vrain decides to perform the first artificial heart transplant.
Movie: Threshold
Top 10 Billed Cast
Dr. Thomas Vrain
Edgar Fine
Tilla Vrain
Carol Severance
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Henry De Vici
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