Gamma

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 1975-10-21

Last Air Date: 1975-11-11

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 4

Networks: Rai 1

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Top Cast

Mariella Zanetti as Nicole Delafoy
Giulio Brogi as Jean Delafoy
Laura Belli as Marianne Laforet
Nicoletta Rizzi as Dr. Mayer
Sergio Rossi as Professor Duval

Seasons

Season 1 (1975)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (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.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (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...
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (1975-11-04)

After the murder of Marianne Laforet, Jean attempts to escape by motorcycle, but is apprehended by the police.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (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?