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Scalpel

Original title: False Face
  • 19771977
  • RR
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
775
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Scalpel (1977)
DramaHorrorThriller
When an unhinged surgeon happens across a young woman with her face beaten beyond recognition, he sees an opportunity to put his trusty scalpel to use - hatching a plan to "reconstruct" her ... Read allWhen an unhinged surgeon happens across a young woman with her face beaten beyond recognition, he sees an opportunity to put his trusty scalpel to use - hatching a plan to "reconstruct" her face in the image of his missing daughter.When an unhinged surgeon happens across a young woman with her face beaten beyond recognition, he sees an opportunity to put his trusty scalpel to use - hatching a plan to "reconstruct" her face in the image of his missing daughter.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
775
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    • John Grissmer
    • John Grissmer
    • Joseph Weintraub(original story)
  • Stars
    • Robert Lansing
    • Judith Chapman
    • Arlen Dean Snyder
    • John Grissmer
    • John Grissmer
    • Joseph Weintraub(original story)
  • Stars
    • Robert Lansing
    • Judith Chapman
    • Arlen Dean Snyder
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    • 22User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
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    Robert Lansing and Arlen Dean Snyder in Scalpel (1977)
    Robert Lansing in Scalpel (1977)
    Judith Chapman in Scalpel (1977)
    Judith Chapman and Robert Lansing in Scalpel (1977)
    Arlen Dean Snyder in Scalpel (1977)
    Judith Chapman and Robert Lansing in Scalpel (1977)
    Judith Chapman in Scalpel (1977)
    Judith Chapman and Robert Lansing in Scalpel (1977)
    Judith Chapman and Robert Lansing in Scalpel (1977)
    Judith Chapman and Arlen Dean Snyder in Scalpel (1977)
    Judith Chapman and Robert Lansing in Scalpel (1977)
    Judith Chapman and Robert Lansing in Scalpel (1977)

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    Robert Lansing
    Robert Lansing
    • Dr. Phillip Reynolds
    Judith Chapman
    Judith Chapman
    • Heather…
    Arlen Dean Snyder
    Arlen Dean Snyder
    • Uncle Bradley
    David Scarroll
    • Dr. Robert Dean
    Sandy Martin
    Sandy Martin
    • Sandy
    Bruce Atkins
    • Bartender
    Muriel Moore
    • Cousin Margaret
    Clara Dunn
    • Gossipy Woman
    Stan Wojno
    • Donald
    • (as Stanley Wojno)
    Laura Whyte
    • Jennifer Reynolds
    Larry Quackenbush
    • Keith Jarvey
    Greg Oliver
    • Killer
    Mimi Honce
    • Maddie Schuster
    Ellen Heard
    • Woman at the Party
    Tad Currie
    • Mr. Branch
    Warde Q. Butler
    Warde Q. Butler
    • Mr. Clyde
    George Macrenaris
    • Face Smasher
    Lynda Simon
    • Jane as Go-Go Dancer
      • John Grissmer
      • John Grissmer
      • Joseph Weintraub(original story)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The 5 million dollar inheritance would be worth nearly 24 million in 2022.
    • Goofs
      Jane's face would never have suffered the extreme broken skull and mangled up skin from one push into a flat wall by the bouncer.
    • Alternate versions
      After being released with an R-rating by United International. The film was picked by Avco Embassy who re-edited to secure a PG-rating in 1978. This PG-rated version is missing some sexualized nudity but the film is otherwise identical.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Adjust Your Tracking (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      After the Ball
      by Charles Harris

    User reviews22

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    10/10
    Great Twisted Southern Soap!
    This movie has a great plot. It's fast paced and fun. And it's full of surprises. There's lots of southern flavor here, even a funeral with a jazz band playing and lots of people actually dancing at it. This movie is a classic. It's best to see only the uncut version.
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    • Carrigon
    • Nov 22, 1999

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    • Release date
      • January 1977 (United States)
      • United States
      • Official site
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Covington, Georgia, USA
    • Production company
      • PJ Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 35 minutes
      • Color
      • Mono

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