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Threshold

  • 19811981
  • PGPG
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
491
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Threshold (1981)
  • Drama
  • Sci-Fi
In this gripping sci-fi drama, a celebrated heart surgeon (Donald Sutherland, "The Hunger Games") collaborates with an offbeat scientist (Jeff Goldblum, "Jurassic Park") to perform the first... Read allIn this gripping sci-fi drama, a celebrated heart surgeon (Donald Sutherland, "The Hunger Games") collaborates with an offbeat scientist (Jeff Goldblum, "Jurassic Park") to perform the first artificial heart transplant.In this gripping sci-fi drama, a celebrated heart surgeon (Donald Sutherland, "The Hunger Games") collaborates with an offbeat scientist (Jeff Goldblum, "Jurassic Park") to perform the first artificial heart transplant.
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
491
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  • Director
    • Richard Pearce
  • Writer
    • James Salter
  • Stars
    • Donald Sutherland
    • John Marley
    • Sharon Acker
Top credits
  • Director
    • Richard Pearce
  • Writer
    • James Salter
  • Stars
    • Donald Sutherland
    • John Marley
    • Sharon Acker
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    • 13User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 8 nominations

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    Threshold (1981)
    Threshold (1981)
    Donald Sutherland in Threshold (1981)
    Donald Sutherland and Mare Winningham in Threshold (1981)
    Donald Sutherland and John Marley in Threshold (1981)
    Donald Sutherland in Threshold (1981)
    Donald Sutherland in Threshold (1981)
    Donald Sutherland in Threshold (1981)
    Donald Sutherland and Mare Winningham in Threshold (1981)
    Jeff Goldblum in Threshold (1981)
    Jeff Goldblum and Donald Sutherland in Threshold (1981)
    Donald Sutherland in Threshold (1981)

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    Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland
    • Dr. Thomas Vrainas Dr. Thomas Vrain
    John Marley
    John Marley
    • Edgar Fineas Edgar Fine
    Sharon Acker
    Sharon Acker
    • Tilla Vrainas Tilla Vrain
    Mare Winningham
    Mare Winningham
    • Carol Severanceas Carol Severance
    Jeff Goldblum
    Jeff Goldblum
    • Dr. Aldo Gehringas Dr. Aldo Gehring
    Michael Lerner
    Michael Lerner
    • Henry De Vicias Henry De Vici
    Julie Armstrong
    • Donna Clureas Donna Clure
    Jun Asahina
    • Japanese Technicianas Japanese Technician
    Steve Ballantine
    • Injured Motorcyclistas Injured Motorcyclist
    Ralph Benmergui
    • Mr. Orantes' Interpreteras Mr. Orantes' Interpreter
    • (as Ralph Benmurgui)
    Richard Blackburn
    • Dr. Cutteras Dr. Cutter
    Lally Cadeau
    Lally Cadeau
    • Anita, Vrain's Secretaryas Anita, Vrain's Secretary
    Eric Clavering
    • Old Man in Recoveryas Old Man in Recovery
    James Douglas
    James Douglas
    • Older Doctor in X-Ray Roomas Older Doctor in X-Ray Room
    • (as James B. Douglas)
    Nancy Downey
    • Judyas Judy
    Valeria Elia
    • TV Announceras TV Announcer
    Jan Filips
    • Young Doctor in X-Ray Roomas Young Doctor in X-Ray Room
    Barry Flatman
    Barry Flatman
    • Reporter #1as Reporter #1
    • Director
      • Richard Pearce
    • Writer
      • James Salter
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    • Trivia
      Filmed in Ottawa when the General hospital was new.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Thomas Vrain: Carol? Carol? You're doing fine, you know that? You're doing just fine.

    User reviews13

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Deeply moving, smart film
    This movie is so understated and yet so powerful and moving it took me by surprise. The three principle actors (Sutherland, Goldblum, Winningham) do a fantastic, believable job of bringing their characters to life. I was quite impressed with the writing, directing, and, as I've said, acting. The only thing that made me watch this movie, at first, was that I am a fan of Donald Sutherland. Once I sat through it I could not stop thinking about it. The quiet power Sutherland brings to his character is a fine example of an actor really "getting" his part Jeff Goldblum's handling of the part of the brash and slightly off center researcher is one of his best performances. Mare Winningham's quiet desperation as the heart patient is truly believable and heart felt without going over the top. Everyone in this movie really seemed to fit right in, giving the movie a "real-life" feel. An all around well done movie. Too bad it's not on DVD.
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    • Nov 26, 2005

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    • Release date
      • January 21, 1983 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Passage
    • Filming locations
      • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Canada Permanent Trust Company
      • Paragon Motion Pictures
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    • Budget
      • CA$5,700,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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