Leonard Nimoy as a neurosurgeon? Live long and... operate.
Dramatization of the true story of a young singer's brush with death after brain surgery and the brash neurosurgeon whose career is affected by the outcome.
Acting
Nimoy's restrained humanity beneath surgical arrogance
Production
Authentic 1980s hospital aesthetic, fluorescent and all
Director
Gerald I. Isenberg
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was one of Nimoy's rare post-Star Trek dramatic leads, filmed during his directorial pivot period.
The real Kathy Morris became a disability advocate; the film softens her post-surgery struggles considerably.
No ratings yet
Sign in to join the discussion — comments are spoiler-gated to your watch progress.
Discussion starters
US
