Gamma (1975)

8.0 (3 votes)

1 Season

October 21, 1975

Italian

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.

Network

Rai 1

Episodes

Episode 1

Oct 21, 1975

58 min

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.

Episode 2

Oct 28, 1975

73 min

Following a long period of rehabilitation, Jean's memories and personality are rebuilt. His physical recovery is complete, but exhibits some strange behavior...

Episode 3

Nov 4, 1975

66 min

After the murder of Marianne Laforet, Jean attempts to escape by motorcycle, but is apprehended by the police.

Episode 4

Nov 11, 1975

64 min

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?