Plot — 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 doctor's head alive and forces it to help him on an experiment to give his hunchbacked nurse assistant a new body.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1959 |
| Genre | Science Fiction, Horror |
| Language | DE |
| Runtime | 91 min |
| Audience Score | 51% (5.1/10, 32 votes) |
The Head — FAQ
Is The Head worth watching? The Head holds a 5.1/10 rating from 32 viewers. 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 for
Who directed The Head? Directed by Victor Trivas.
Who is in the cast of The Head? It stars Horst Frank, Karin Kernke, Michel Simon, Helmut Schmid, Paul Dahlke, Dieter Eppler and more.
Where can I stream The Head? You can stream The Head on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability may vary by region.
When did The Head release? It released in 1959.
