Scalpel

Original title: False Face

1977
R
1h 35m

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When an unhinged surgeon happens across a young woman with her face beaten beyond recognition, he sees an opportunity to put his trusty scalpel to use - hatching a plan to "reconstruct" her ... Read allWhen an unhinged surgeon happens across a young woman with her face beaten beyond recognition, he sees an opportunity to put his trusty scalpel to use - hatching a plan to "reconstruct" her face in the image of his missing daughter.When an unhinged surgeon happens across a young woman with her face beaten beyond recognition, he sees an opportunity to put his trusty scalpel to use - hatching a plan to "reconstruct" her face in the image of his missing daughter.

Director
- John Grissmer
Writers
- John Grissmer
- Joseph Weintraub
Stars

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6.4/10

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Director
- John Grissmer
Writers
- John Grissmer
- Joseph Weintraub
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
The 5 million dollar inheritance would be worth nearly 24 million in 2022.

Goofs
When Phillip and Uncle Bradley are driving in the car at the beginning of the movie, they are approaching the Zebra Lounge on the left. A few minutes later, they approach the Zebra Lounge on the right.

Alternate versions
After being released with an R-rating by United International. The film was picked by Avco Embassy who re-edited to secure a PG-rating in 1978. This PG-rated version is missing some sexualized nudity but the film is otherwise identical.

Connections
Referenced in Adjust Your Tracking (2013)

Soundtracks
After the Ball
by Charles Harris

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10/10

Great Twisted Southern Soap!

This movie has a great plot. It's fast paced and fun. And it's full of surprises. There's lots of southern flavor here, even a funeral with a jazz band playing and lots of people actually dancing at it. This movie is a classic. It's best to see only the uncut version.