Gamma

The story of a brain transplant on a young race car driver and of its ethical implications in this Italian science fiction-drama television miniseries.

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Country: Italy,

Type: tv

Season: 1

Episode: N/A

Duration: 60 minutes

Release: 1975-10-21

Rating: 8

Season 1 - Gamma
1975-10-21
The young Daniel was guillotined for the murder of a policeman. Shortly after, his brother Jean has a terrible accident on a race track and shows irreversible brain damage. A medical team lead by Dr. Duval decide to attempt the first brain transplant on a human on Jean.
1975-10-28
Following a long period of rehabilitation, Jean's memories and personality are rebuilt. His physical recovery is complete, but exhibits some strange behavior...
1975-11-04
After the murder of Marianne Laforet, Jean attempts to escape by motorcycle, but is apprehended by the police.
1975-11-11
Jean's trial starts. Meanwhile, a debate starts on the nature of brain transplant surgery - with the brain of another individual, can one maintain their own personality?