The Head
"The Body is Gone... But The Head Lives On!"
Originally released in 1959. The Head is a science fiction/horror film. directed by Victor Trivas.
Starring Horst Frank, Karin Kernke, and Michel Simon
Synopsis
A scientist invents a serum that keeps a dog's head alive after its body dies. When the scientist dies of a heart attack, his crazed assistant cuts off his head and, using the serum, keeps the doctor's head alive and forces it to help him on an experiment to give his hunchbacked nurse assistant a new body.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 24, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (28 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Rapid Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Head about?
A scientist invents a serum that keeps a dog's head alive after its body dies. When the scientist dies of a heart attack, his crazed assistant cuts off his head and, using the serum, keeps the doct...
Who directed The Head?
The Head was directed by Victor Trivas.
How long is The Head?
The Head has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was The Head released?
The Head was released on July 24, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Head?
The main cast of The Head includes Horst Frank, Karin Kernke, Michel Simon, Helmut Schmid, Paul Dahlke.