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Gamma

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Italian science television drama fiction, a giallo with a sci-fi background, in 4 episodes, aired for the first time by RAI in 1975, directed by Salvatore Nocita on a subject by Professor Fabrizio Trecca. Set in France in an unspecified future, the drama tells the story of a brain transplant on an injured young race car driver, and its ethical implications.

Episodes

Cast

Season 1

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

58min

21st Oct 1975

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

2. Episode 2

1h 13min

28th Oct 1975

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

3. Episode 3

1h 6min

4th Nov 1975

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

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

1h 4min

11th Nov 1975

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?

First air date

21st Oct 1975

Last air date

11th Nov 1975

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

it

Networks