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Wes Bishop (screenplay)
Wes Bishop (story)
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Release Date:
19 July 1972 (USA) more
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They transplanted a white bigot's head on a soul brother's body! more
Plot:
A rich but racist man is dying and hatches an elaborate scheme for transplanting his head onto another man's body... more | add synopsis
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Still more horror screenings for Halloween etc.
(From Fangoria. 27 October 2009, 9:59 AM, PDT)
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Two Heads Are Better Than One.......Maybe? more (28 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Ray Milland | ... | Maxwell Kirshner | |
| Roosevelt Grier | ... | Jack Moss (as 'Rosey' Grier) | |
| Don Marshall | ... | Dr. Fred Williams | |
| Roger Perry | ... | Dr. Philip Desmond | |
| Chelsea Brown | ... | Lila | |
| Kathrine Baumann | ... | Patricia (as Kathy Baumann) | |
| John Dullaghan | ... | Thomas | |
| John Bliss | ... | Donald | |
| Bruce Kimball | ... | Police Lieutenant | |
| Jane Kellem | ... | Miss Mullen | |
| Lee Frost | ... | Sergeant Hacker | |
| Wes Bishop | ... | Dr. Smith | |
| Roger Gentry | ... | Police Sergeant | |
| Britt Nilsson | ... | Nurse | |
| Rick Baker | ... | Gorilla |
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Also Known As:
The Beast with Two Heads
The Man with Two Heads
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93 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Continuity: During the car/motorcycle chase, the make of the police car changes. After a Ford is hit from behind and the trunk wont close. Later it's a Dodge that has its trunk open, and then it becomes a Ford again. more
Quotes:
Dr. Maxwell Kirshner:
What the hell is the matter with you, Moss? Get back to bed!
Jack Moss:
You jive.
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Featured in The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made (2004) (V) more
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Oh Happy Day more
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I've seen movies far worse than this offering about a white bigot's head transplanted to a soul brother's body. Yes, indeed the story is ridiculous. Yes, every scene with the "creature" either looks like Rosey Grier with a plastic head on him or Ray Milland uncomfortably close for close-ups. But the film has a certain charm that is undeniable, due in large part to its dated 70's style, its corny almost pathetic dialogue, its incredibly cheap sets and special effects, and of course the entire premise about this two headed monstrosity. Milland and Grier manage to keep straight faces throughout the picture, as do the other thespians concerned. No small feat believe me! The chase scene of 14 police cars chasing the two headed man on a motor bike(which last over 15 minutes) is the centerpiece of the film and sets the mood, pace, and credibility of the film. If you get a chance, see this film and its trailer which is almost as good.