The Thing with Two Heads (1972) Movie Script
1
Now, what about food?
Normal intake has continued
for over a week now.
Good. Good.
Any new signs
of rejection?
Absolutely none.
The patch of pneumonia
has completely cleared up.
What about
his blood pressure?
It was a little off
yesterday,
but today it seems to be
completely level.
Oh, excellent.
Excellent.
Any adverse
or abnormal symptoms?
Couldn't be better.
The transplant
is a complete success.
Excellent.
Donald, you were right.
He does look fantastic.
We complete the balance
of the tests now.
Tomorrow, we'll remove
the original head.
You see?
It knows me.
Doctor, I wouldn't
get too close
if I were you.
Don't be absurd, Donald.
He trusts me...
And he needs me.
After all,
we understand one another.
I am the genius that
has given him a new life.
And he, in return,
will help me keep mine.
And he, in return,
will help me keep mine.
Arterial clamp, please.
A little more perfusion.
Ladies and gentlemen,
this is one
of our 3 operating
facilities.
The kirshner
transplant foundation
is the only place
in the world
where such a massive
operation can take place.
Where such a massive
operation can take place.
Dr. Smith,
in such a massive transplant,
why don't we
see more blood?
That's because
at this moment,
both the patient
and the donor organs
are hooked up to individual
heart-lung machines.
They control the blood flow
through those plastic tubes.
Is that Dr. kirshner
on the platform?
Yes. Dr. kirshner
supervises the major
transplant operations.
Does he ever operate himself?
No, uh... Not anymore.
He developed a severe
arthritic condition
a year or so ago,
and, well,
it makes surgery quite
difficult for him.
It makes surgery quite
difficult for him.
Dr. Thomas,
X-ray, please.
Dr. Thomas,
X-ray, please.
Philip, walk me
to the door, will you?
Sure, Max.
I'm leaving early
today.
Now, the only thing left
on the schedule
is a kidney transplant,
right?
Right.
I see no problems
there, do you?
I don't.
Well, you and hersch
take care of it,
and I'll see you
in the morning.
By the way, that was
a pretty good job
in there today,
you and the team.
Thank you. I didn't
think you'd noticed.
I said good.
I didn't say excellent.
Are you all right now,
doctor?
They're getting worse.
And more frequent.
There must be something
we can do.
You know damn well
I can't take any drugs.
I must keep my mind alert.
I'm sorry, Thomas,
but it's difficult.
Come on, boy.
Yes...
Come on.
Gently.
No sudden moves.
Just gently.
Just gently.
Now, Thomas,
move easily.
Give him
the injection.
Quiet, boy.
Attaboy.
Easy, boy.
Easy.
Come on.
All right,
Thomas,
now, move easy
and stay calm.
Behave normally
and slowly
and just...
Just as if
you're dealing
with a child.
You're dealing
with a child.
I didn't get him!
I didn't get him!
Be quiet!
Don't run around.
Keep that cage steady!
Damn it, Donald!
Don't just stand there!
Try him again. Get him
from the other end!
Watch him, now!
Hold that cage down!
Hold it!
Donald, hold
the cage down!
Hold it down!
I can't!
Get around him!
Don't let him
get away!
Here, boy!
Look out!
He's
coming for you!
Oh, no!
I'll get him.
Get away from him!
Get away from him!
The tranquilizer gun,
quickly!
Doctor, are you
all right?
Forget about me!
Get him back.
And get him back
alive.
I haven't
got much time.
Move!
He can't have gotten
too far, could he?
Look at that.
This monitor
will discard organs
that are malfunctioning
beyond what
the human eye can detect.
Young man, you realize
we operate here
on a success average
of 92%?
Can your machine
improve on that?
I'm sorry to interrupt,
Dr. kirshner.
Dr. Williams has arrived.
You asked me to let you know
as soon as he got here.
Show him in here,
will you?
Dr. Williams?
I instructed the board to
hire him without an interview.
He's done
some interesting work
on rejection prevention.
Well, of course.
I've read about him.
He's excellent.
This is Dr. Williams.
Dr. Desmond.
Pleasure meeting you.
Phil Desmond,
head of surgery.
This is
Jim franklyn.
Hi. How are you?
Fine.
And this is Dr. kirshner.
Dr. kirshner,
it's a pleasure
meeting you, sir,
and I'm very happy
to be on your staff.
Won't you sit down?
Thank you.
Dr. Williams...
Yes, sir?
How was the trip
from Minneapolis?
Very pleasant,
thank you.
Uh... Doctor...
Since originally
hiring you, uh...
Certain situations
which we were depending upon
haven't arisen.
Due to budgetary setbacks,
we find that we are unable
to use your services.
But we signed a contract,
and I've already given up
my position in Minneapolis.
Miss Davis...
Check the terms
of his contract.
It's for a 6-month
trial period
at 500 per week.
The board
was most generous.
I've been a physician
for over 5 years.
I was making
much more than that
in Minneapolis.
Oh, come now, Dr. Williams.
I didn't mean that at all.
What I meant was,
it's just that here we
pay our lab men much less.
I'm much more
than a lab man, sir.
I'm a doctor.
Let's not bargain, doctor.
What is it you want?
What I wanted was to work
with Maxwell kirshner,
one of the foremost
transplant specialists
in the world.
Why is it you people always
put yourself in a position
where you...
Where you don't fit?
But, Max,
that's not necessary.
Why is it all of
a sudden that, uh...
I don't fit?
I'll get some coffee,
and we'll look at this
thing some other time.
Yes, why don't
you do that?
Yes, uh, I'll do that.
Yes, uh, I'll do that.
Why don't we stop
playing around, doctor?
Things
might be different
if I were white,
right?
Let's put it this way...
This ismyhospital.
I run itmyway.
I hire whom I please...
And I don't wish
to hire you.
Oh, no.
Let's put it
this way...
We have a legal
and binding contract,
and I intend to see you
follow it to the letter.
And I intend to see you
follow it to the letter.
All right, doctor,
you'll have your 6 months.
But that will be it!
Report to Dr. hersch
for scheduling.
Thank you.
6 months
will be long enough.
I'll watch you,
and I'll learn.
That's what I came here for.
And when I've learned
what you know,
I'll fit myself
in somewhere else.
Max, that
wasn't necessary.
What is or what
is not necessary
in this hospital
is my affair.
As you know,
I never allow colored people
on my personal staff.
I just got carried away by
superficial accomplishments
before interviewing the man.
Whether
he's black or not,
he's
an excellent doctor.
Philip,
do me a favor, will you?
Cover for me today.
I have some important things
to do at home.
I don't believe it.
Yeah, I know.
Call Dr. Desmond.
Tell him it's urgent.
I want to see him here
immediately.
Max, what is it?
Hello, Philip.
What's the problem?
My condition
is terminal chest cancer.
Prognosis...
I have 2 or 3 weeks
to live, at the most.
Why didn't you
tell me this?
There was no point
in telling you.
You couldn't do anything
about it, anyway.
Well, in your own case,
I doubt if
you're the best judge.
Let's get you
to the hospital
and start working.
Donald...
Show him the x-rays.
That was taken
over 3 months ago.
As you can see,
the condition was inoperable
at that time.
Progression
has gone past the lungs
and into the pleural cavity
and the rib cage.
Organ transplanting
would be futile.
Afraid I'll have to
agree with you.
Is there anything I can
do to make it easier?
Yes, there is.
Donald, show him.
That is not the gorilla's
original head.
He's heavily sedated now.
But we have achieved 100%
total spinal alignment
on the newly
transplanted head.
On the newly
transplanted head.
It's impossible.
Is it?
Heart, lungs,
kidneys, arms, legs...
Everything
is functioning properly.
Look at this.
Top one.
I kept the original body
and the transplanted head alive
on 2 separate
heart-lung machines.
Well, what do you think?
Absolutely amazing.
Exactly.
Total spinal alignment
achieved
by using matching
electric currents
attached to the nerve endings.
I left the 2 heads together
for 28 days,
until the new one was
strong enough to take over.
The removal operation
was really quite simple.
I did it myself.
Alone...
In 35 minutes.
This could revolutionize
the whole profession.
I'll get a paper
on it right away.
No, no, no, no.
We've got to go much further.
That's why I need your help.
What are you
talking about?
I'm talking about science,
about genius.
Genius must be prolonged.
Philip, I want to transplant
my head on a healthy body.
Well?
Well?
I don't know.
Whatdon't you know?
It hasn't been proven.
Then we'll prove it now.
My genius must be allowed
to continue.
Philip, I have nothing,
absolutely nothing to lose.
There's no other way
for me to live.
I guess there isn't.
Of course, we'll need a donor,
perhaps someone with
an inoperable brain condition,
with a body
that cannot be saved,
but it's healthy enough
to withstand the operation
until we can
remove the other head.
That won't be easy, Max.
Such a patient only comes
along once in a great while.
Perform the operation here,
in secret.
The fewer people
who know about this,
the less our chance of
trouble with public opinion.
Philip, you've
gotto help me.
Well, as you said, Max,
you have absolutely
nothing to lose.
You have absolutely
nothing to lose.
No, no. His brain must
be totally inoperable.
Kirshner institute.
That's correct.
A cancer patient is
out of the question.
What type
of patient is it?
Blood type?
I'm sorry.
That doesn't match up.
Kirshner institute.
The patient must be able
to sustain life for
at least 30 to 40 days.
Kirshner institute.
May I help you?
No.The body
has to be
functioning
properly.
No. I'm sorry.
Now, what does
the patient have?
Kirshner institute.
No good, Patricia.
We've had 2 possibilities
in the last 4 weeks,
and neither matched up.
Oh, I'm sorry,
but a cancer patient
is out of the question.
Kirshner institute.
May I help you?
Yes?
Oh, fine.
Bring him in.
Hey, Phil, it's
been a long time.
Mitch. Thanks for seeing me
on such short notice.
Anytime.
Grab a chair.
Thank you.
Since I talked
to you yesterday,
I've come up
with a few answers.
Oh? Can you help us?
You said it was urgent,
so I pulled
a few strings for you,
and I talked
to the governor,
and I talked to
the Attorney General,
and, uh...
Here's the deal.
First,
we can't let any of this
leak to the press.
We're already
having enough trouble
with these executions
without adding fuel
to the fire.
You've got it.
Next, the convict
must be under
total police security
at all times,
and proof
of his subsequent death
must be certified
by a state physician.
Of course, we're
assuming some things.
We're assuming that
someone on death row
will decide to donate
his body to science
rather than
go to the chair.
Well, we can only hope.
Tell me something...
Just off the record...
What's this experiment
about?
Transplant, Mitch.
Just another transplant.
Men, listen up.
We have a message
from the warden.
We have a message
from the warden.
This is an offer
from the office of
the lieutenant governor.
"To all men presently
on death row.
"We are hereby offering one
of you the opportunity
"of donating your body
to science
"rather than undergo
your present sentence
"of death by electrocution.
"While the resulting
scientific experiment will,
"after a period of 30 days,
also result in your death,
"you will at least have
the personal satisfaction
"that your life
has aided humanity
and the scientific world."
And the scientific world."
Only 60 millimeters
of Mercury.
What do you think?
Well, if it weren't for
our life support systems,
he'd be dead now.
As it is,
I don't know, uh...
One day, 4 at the most.
I don't think he'll regain
consciousness, which means
that we're going to have to
find our donor immediately.
That we're going to have to
find our donor immediately.
Here am I
Take my hand
Take my hand
If I trip, if I fall
Won't you help me stand?
All right, Jack.
It's time.
Who might be...
Don't go easy, Jack.
Jack, let 'em have it.
Jack, give 'em hell!
Jack, you fight 'em
all the way!
Just take 'em and bite 'em
and gouge 'em dead.
Jack, make 'em
drag you in there!
Jack, make 'em work!
Jack, listen,
when they kill ya...
When they kill ya, they'll
know they killed a real man!
Jack!
Bye, Jack.
I wanna try to understand
To live right,
to give light
To my fellow man
So long
Sometimes
it's been a crime
For the children
that are hungry
Problem is...
And I will dwell in the house
of the lord forever. Amen.
More power to you,
brother.
Jack moss...
It's my duty to
carry out the sentence
of the court and
the law of our state.
Is there anything
that you wish you say
before sentence
is carried out?
Yeah. The same thing
I been tellin' you guys
all the time
and you didn't believe me.
I'm innocent,
and my girl and some friends
are close to proving it.
So I've been thinkin',
warden.
I think I'd like
to donate my body
to science after all.
To science after all.
Dr. Desmond?
Sergeant hacker.
Sergeant.
This is dr.Smith.
How do you do?
This is your volunteer.
There's no way
out of here.
Ok, boys,
let's go.
Hey, doc, is this
gonna hurt?
I beg your pardon?
You're gonna
operate, right?
Is this gonna hurt?
No, no, no.
You won't feel a thing.
That's good.
'Cause I got what is
called a low pain level.
I don't like
to get hurt.
We're gonna sedate you
right now.
You won't feel
any pain.
Oh, that's good.
What are you guys gonna
do to me, anyway?
We're conducting a transplant
experiment, Mr. moss.
They did explain to you
that you won't survive
this operation?
They did explain?
Oh, yeah.
Yes, sir.
Big Jack got himself
30 more days.
Then the man's gonna try
to pull the switch again.
30 more days...
Maybe all I need.
Maybe all I need.
Then everybody gonna know
big Jack is innocent.
Then everybody gonna know
big Jack is innocent.
Yes, sir...
Tried to tell 'em.
Innocent...
Sponge.
Light.
Pair of scissors.
Bulldog clamp.
Scalpel and forceps.
Scalpel.
Suction.
Pads.
Ringer's solution.
Ochsner clamp.
500cc packed cells.
500cc packed cells.
Sponge.
Hemostat.
Isotonic saline.
Mosquito clamp.
Another mosquito clamp.
Arterial choke, 7-0.
Steady...
Suction.
Smitty? Ready.
Release the clamps.
More perfusion.
Steady.
More perfusion.
Cooley clamp.
A little more
retraction.
A little more
retraction.
The Bailey forceps.
1-to-100,000
adrenaline, please.
Ochsner clamp.
Cooley clamp.
Scalpel and forceps.
Arterial choke, 7-0.
Captain?
Thornton, sir.
Christie's my name.
Colonel wiley,
major Williams.
Hello, sir.
I'm very sorry
colonel Langston
isn't here
to greet you, sir.
He was called away
to a civil defense
meeting, sir.
To a civil defense
meeting, sir.
Excellent job.
I congratulate
all of you.
Just remember,
complete secrecy.
Just remember,
complete secrecy.
Ok, Larry, you're on.
Ok, Larry, you're on.
What are you
watching?
Uh, nothing special.
I was just
switching around
trying to find
something else.
How about making us
some coffee?
Yeah, sure, sarge.
Anything you say.
Yeah, sure, sarge.
Anything you say.
Philip.
Max.
Max, I'm here.
Max,
listen to me.
We did it.
We transplanted
your head.
We did it, Max.
And everything is
checking out properly.
Max, it's going to work.
I knew it would.
By god,
I knew it would.
I can feel it.
I can
breathe with it.
I can feel my hand.
I...I think
I'm moving it.
Am I moving it?
Yes,
it's moving, Max.
It feels so strong...
So magnificent.
Fantastically,
beautifully strong.
I think I'm lifting
my left arm.
I think I'm lifting
my left arm.
Iamlifting it.
I know I am.
Max, we had to make
a last-minute decision.
We had no choice.
Is this some kind
of a joke?
You were in
a terminal coma.
We had nowhere else
to turn.
It was our only chance.
If it wasn't for him,
you wouldn't
have made it.
You wouldn't
have made it.
Let me see him.
There was nothing else
we could do.
Is that a fact?
You wouldn't have lived on
the life support systems
for more than
one more day.
Is that a fact?
Is that a fact?
Breakfast will be along
in a few minutes.
Mm, thank you, nurse.
Mm, thank you, nurse.
Hey, Sam, wake up.
It's breakfast time.
Take your hands
off me!
Take your hands
off me!
What happened?
What have you guys
done to me?
I'm talkin' to you, man.
What have you guys done?
Shut up.
Where's the rest of you?
We are joined together
temporarily.
What do you mean?
They've
transplanted my head
onto your body.
And will you shut up
and get some rest?
We need our rest.
We?
What do you mean, we?
I told you guys
I was innocent.
I just needed
a little time.
Why'd you guys
do this to me?
Why'd you do this to me?!
Easy, easy!
Take it easy, moss.
Let me go!
Let me go!
Help! Help!
Hold it.
I'll take care
of this.
Help!
Let me go!
Oh, my god!
Let me go!
I told you
I was innocent, man!
Let me go...
Let me go...
I couldn't stop him.
That black bastard,
I couldn't stop him.
It's all right.
Relax.
The incision is fine.
Just take it easy.
I couldn't move
the left arm.
He was controlling it.
I couldn't move it.
Takes time, Max.
You know that.
Your head won't begin
to take control
of that body...
For 10 to 14 days.
How am I going to...
Ever control him?
He might do it again.
He could...
He could kill me.
No, no. No. He won't.
We'll keep his head
locally sedated until then.
When he was out,
you only had
minor control.
Do you understand that?
Yes.
Now, I'm gonna
give you something
to make you relax.
Uh! Philip.
Philip, I can
feel that.
I can feel it.
I can feel it.
I can feel it.
It's all right, Max.
You're gonna make it.
Dr. Williams, I've been
looking for you.
Dr. Desmond has asked
that you meet with him,
at Dr. kirshner's,
as soon as possible.
And here's the address.
Are you sure
he asked for me?
Specifically.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Dr. Desmond.
Over there.
Thank you.
Oh, Dr. Williams.
Uh, we'll talk
about this later.
Right.
Doctor, I'm sorry
I haven't had
a chance
to talk to you
since you started
at the hospital.
It's really not necessary.
Well, yes, it is.
I want to apologize.
I mean,
for Dr. kirshner.
See, he's not had
an easy life.
Even his
childhood was...
Well, I can certainly
sympathize with people
who have had
a difficultchildhood.
Let me put it
another way.
It's possible
we may be making
medical history
right here.
We'll know
in a week or so.
We've performed
a massive transplant.
We're expecting severe
rejection problems.
Quite honestly,
I could use your help.
Why me?
Because of your
anti-rejection techniques.
They could
come in handy.
Could mean
the difference
between success
and failure.
You've got the best people
from the hospital here.
Now, why me?
And especially here.
Doctor, I understand
your problem.
But did you ever
stop to think
that my views
may not be the same
as Dr. kirshner's?
Now, we're testing
24 hours a day.
You're a good doctor
and an excellent
lab man.
I need your help.
Will you help me?
Yes, doctor.
I'll do everything
I can to help.
Thank you.
Now, I can't divulge
the full nature
of the operation as yet.
You'll have
enough information
to do your job.
I want you to go home,
get some things.
The entire staff
is living here.
Dr. hersch will
assign you a room.
Thank you.
Thankyou.
We have a patch
of pneumonia.
That extra decadron
is giving us
one hell of a problem.
The body just can't
fight infection with it.
Cut down the dosage
of barbital
to the black head.
He's too far under.
We need all the help
we can get from him.
Right, doctor.
Right away.
Right, doctor.
Right away.
You've been working
for 16 hours.
Would you like me
to get you a relief?
Oh, no,
thank you, nurse.
I'll be all right.
Thanks anyway.
How's the lymph count?
It's better, much better.
In fact,
it's falling slowly.
Good.
We're gonna make it.
Ok. So, uh...
When do us here
on the outside
really get to know
what's going on in there?
It won't
be long now.
How are we doing?
Well, the pneumonia's
finally stable.
No improvement,
but, at least,
he's no worse.
Philip, I think
we may have a chance.
You're late
for the injection, nurse.
I was about
to look for you.
Now get going.
Sorry, doctor.
I'll get right to it.
Oh!
That the hell is the
matter with you, moss?
Get back to bed.
You jive.
Holy shit!
Aagh!
Uhh!
Are you crazy?
You'll never
get outta here.
That's what you think.
Just take it easy, lady.
I'm not gonna hurt you.
Run, you idiot!
Get help!
Help!
Help!
Shut up.
Hold it, everybody!
Hold it right there.
Will somebody
do something!
Now, I don't wanna
hurt nobody,
but I will
if I have to.
But I will
if I have to.
You, soul brother,
you got a car?
Yeah. Why?
You're now the chauffeur.
Let's go.
But my keys are in
my coat in the closet.
Well, let's get 'em.
Let's go! Let's go!
And the rest
of you folks,
you just stay inside
till we're gone
and nobody's
gonna get hurt.
And nobody's
gonna get hurt.
Get in the car!
You drive.
Get in the car!
You drive.
Jack, come with me.
Call the police.
We'll keep track
of them.
Come on, Jack!
Come on, Jack!
Williams, stop this car
immediately!
By helping him,
you're making yourself
an accomplice.
Why don't you
shut up!
Hey, that's telling him, man.
I should have known
your kind
stick together.
Your kind
stick together.
You a doctor?
Yeah.
How good a doctor
are you?
What do you mean
by that?
You done an operation before
on a patient that lived?
You done an operation before
on a patient that lived?
So far, so good.
Then how about you
talking ol' happy face
off me here?
Williams,
turn this car around
immediately. Now!
If you don't do it,
then I get rid of him
my way.
Williams.
That'd be about
as smart
as you jumping
out of this car.
How is that?
I mean that
if you kill him,
you'll kill yourself.
The only way
to eliminate
his head and live
is through surgery.
Is through surgery.
Ok. We'll just have
to figure out a way
to do it right, then.
To do it right, then.
There they are.
Thank god
you're slowing down.
Well, we don't want
to catch them.
We just want to
keep them in sight.
If we get into traffic,
there may be a police car
around somewhere.
There may be a police car
around somewhere.
There's a car following us.
Step on the gas.
I'm doing the best I can
on this road.
You're gonna get us
all killed.
There's a police car
up ahead of us.
There's the police.
Hey!
Hey!
You looking
for Jack moss?
You just passed him
in a 1969 yellow Ford,
about 10 seconds away.
About 10 seconds away.
They're gonna be
coming back soon.
Hit the brakes.
Oh, my god!
Move over!
You're a passenger now.
I'm driving.
I'm driving.
It's them.
They turned around.
They've turned around.
I think we'll let
the police handle this.
Man, this car's
a real dud.
I don't often use it
to escape from the police.
I don't often use it
to escape from the police.
Police are gaining on us...
But they're not
gonna get us, man.
I'm gonna lose 'em.
They're shooting
at us!
Stop this car,
you black bastard!
Stop it!
Whatever you say, baby.
Ha! No way they
gonna get me, man.
This is 22 Charlie
to headquarters. Over.
Roger, 22.
This is headquarters.
We are inoperative.
Lost suspects
vicinity Ridge route 4
and Compton place.
Request assistance.
What kind of assistance
do you require, 22?
Well, a tow truck
would be nice.
Well, are you gonna
help me or not?
I told you,
I haven't decided yet.
Listen, man.
I know the jury, the d.A.,
and the papers
all say I'm guilty,
but big Jack
knows the truth.
Well, big Jack better
stop this insanity
and give himself up
before we're all killed.
What's this "we" stuff?
They're not after you.
They're after me.
So I'll do the thinking.
You said back there
that you were innocent.
I am.
They all say that.
Sure they do,
but, in my case.
It happens to be true.
Heck, I didn't know you guys
were gonna do this to me.
I figured I was
gonna die anyway,
so what the hell.
They transplant
something from my body
makes a kid live,
that's good.
But I had no idea
you was gonna do this.
Anyway, I'm innocent,
and I'm gonna prove it.
So, how about it?
I told you,
I haven't decided yet.
You mean you're
actually considering
helping this
escaped murderer?
Murderer?
You're the murderer,
trying to cut off my head.
That's different.
Funny how it
becomes different
when you're talking
about your own head.
When you're talking
about your own head.
What is it?
We obviously
have a flat.
You gonna stay
with me, doc?
Do I have a choice?
Nope. At least
not right now.
Let's go.
This is 2-19
to headquarters.
We'll rest here till dark.
Then we'll make it over
to my girl's house.
The police may be
looking for you there.
It's cool,
'cause they don't know
where she live.
'Cause they don't know
where she live.
May I have
your attention, please,
ground control.
We're going to move out
across Ridge 4.
Please spread out.
Follow us in a line,
and we'll see if we can
help you spot him.
Let's go.
What?
How'd you wind up
on death row?
Oh. A cop got killed
with a gun
I used to own
a few years back.
If you didn't do it,
didn't you have an alibi?
Willie Thompson.
Well, who's that?
Crazy guy I used to know.
Came knocking on my door
a few days before
I got picked up.
He'd pulled a job and the police
had gotten a make on him.
So... He needed a place
to hide out.
It's interesting
how criminals
always seek out
other criminals.
Man, I ain't no criminal.
Of course you're not.
Wait, hold on,
doctor.
Go ahead. Now,
what happened then?
Well, the night
the cop got killed,
Willie and I stayed
at my place.
The next morning I went to
the store to get some food,
they arrested me.
When Willie heard
I'd been picked up,
he disappeared
like a ghost, man.
And neither you
nor the police
have been able to find
him since, have you?
Nope.
But we will.
It's just a matter of time.
Psst!
Williams, I got
a proposition for you.
This transplant has
made medical history.
This transplant has
made medical history.
Now, we should
work together.
Just you and me.
You and me?
Look, you work
with me on this,
and I'll make it up
to you.
And I'll make it up
to you.
Just you and me.
We'll take all the credit
for what we've done here.
What about
Dr. Desmond?
Philip? Oh, he's
an excellent surgeon,
but I see a more promising
future with you.
You actually feel that
I could take credit
for something with which
I had very little to do?
I don't understand you.
The reason you don't
understand, doctor,
is because
you're a bigot.
A bigot of
the highest caliber.
And because of that,
you have underestimated
me and my intelligence.
Maybe I said it badly.
I appreciate
your intelligence.
But we're expanding
the operational facilities,
with a much larger
lab contingency,
and I need a man like you
to head that department.
And I need a man like you
to head that department.
And in order to win all that
great acclaim and prestige,
all I have to do is help
you cut off his head.
All I have to do is help
you cut off his head.
This is chopper 2-9er-2
to ground control.
Have lost suspect
in the vicinity of hill 14.
Recommend you proceed
immediately to this area.
Recommend you proceed
immediately to this area.
We got to get out
of here fast!
Let's go.
Hey, w-w-wait a minute,
man. Uh... uh...
Look, before
I get killed,
I'll make a deal
with you.
You put that thing away,
and I'll stick with you, ok?
Deal. Let's go.
Ready?
You're gonna get us
all killed!
All right, let's go!
Are you
out of your mind?
I'm the one that'll get us
out of here.
Not this way you won't!
Not this way you won't!
You idiot!
I hope you know
what you're doing!
Hold on!
We're gonna get fancy!
Yahoo!
This is chopper 2-9er-2
to car 7-4.
To car 7-4.
7-4.
Suspect Jack moss is now
on the saddleback race course,
approximately 1 1/2 miles
due south
of your present
roadblock position.
We are returning to base
and will advise unit control
to surround the area.
10-4.
Will you please stop
this infernal machine!
Oh, just shut up!
Oh, just shut up!
Harry, Sam, check
the back of the house.
Come on, will.
I know,
I know, Mitch.
But it's not
as bad as it sounds.
Look, Mitch,
the police are here.
Can I call you back
when I find out some
more information?
Yeah, my god, Phil.
Do you have any conception
of what this means?
We talked about secrecy
and... and public opinion.
This is incredible!
Mitch, I understand,
but we're doing
everything possible.
It's not as bad as
it sounds.
Phil, a murderer is on the loose
because of my decision.
The press is saying
that you've turned him into
a two-headed monster.
I've committed
political suicide!
And you say it's not
as bad as it sounds.
Mitch, I'll... I'll have
to get back to you.
It's not as bad
as it sounds.
I'll get you.
We'll never get
through this alive!
This is Baker 22.
Head him off at the south
end of the field.
You black bastard.
You black bastard.
Oh, my god!
You ok, Harry?
I think I broke my arm.
I told you to keep
that seat belt fastened.
Harry...
Stick your head out the window
and see if any more is coming.
Car 88. Car 88. I got him coming
around circle pass.
You come in from
the other direction.
10-4. We've got him now.
Aah!
Aah!
Aah!
Who is it?
Who is it?
It's me, baby, big Jack.
It's all right, honey.
I'm not going to hurt you.
You get into more shit.
You get into more shit.
They were talking about
this on the television,
but I had no idea...
Are you all right?
I'm fine.
How about a kiss?
Honey... Um... I... i
know you don't like
to answer a lot
of questions, but...
But how did that happen?
Oh, I'll tell you
about that later.
This is Max. He's a doctor.
Nice to meet you.
Well, does he talk?
Sure he does.
Don't touch me!
See? Works every time.
This is Fred.
He's a doctor, too.
Hello.
Honey, I was
wondering, um...
Do you have two
of anything else?
Good evening,
ladies and gentlemen,
this is dick whittington.
At the top of
the news tonight
is certainly one
of the most bizarre stories
this reporter
has ever heard.
But it has been reported
by several confirmed
eyewitnesses
that a two-headed monster
has been seen.
Police have issued
an all-points bulletin.
Police and state officials
are also investigating the
mysterious disappearance
of condemned murderer
Jack moss,
who last month donated his
body to medical science.
How this situation came
about is still not known.
Earlier at his home this
morning, we interviewed,
or should I say,
we attempted to interview
Dr. Philip Desmond,
the acting chief of the
kirshner transplant foundation.
And here is that interview.
Dr. Desmond, what
kind of an experiment
was performed
on Jack moss?
It was not an experiment,
it was an operation.
What can you tell us
about the two-headed man?
No further comments.
It was a transplant
operation,
wasn't it, doctor?
Look, gentlemen, the
foundation in a few days
will issue a formal
statement. Now, excuse me.
Level with us, doctor.
Have you created a monster?
Aw, come on, doc,
give us a break.
What are you trying
to hide, anyway?
And as you can see,
still no answers.
But, this is known...
A two-headed man
has been seen,
and it is suspected that
condemned murderer Jack moss
is one of those two heads.
Police have reported that
their switchboards are jammed
with calls from an alarmed
and panicked public.
And we'll be right back
after this important
commercial message.
After this important
commercial message.
You get some sleep, baby.
I'll wake you
when dinner's ready.
Why don't you stay here
for a little while?
Oh, come on, honey,
I got to start dinner.
You don't have to start now.
Why don't you do it later?
Come on, Jack, uh...
Is he bothering you?
I'll cover his head
with a pillow case.
You must be joking.
Is that all you people
ever think about?
It's no use, honey.
Maybe when I get
used to it.
Maybe when I get
used to it.
Now youknow
you got to go.
So what's gonna happen
to Jack?
What about
that other head?
I don't know yet.
Um...
Jack tells me that
you're trying to help him
locate his witness.
That's right.
His name is
Willie Thompson.
We tracked him down once
in Nashville, but...
He took off before
we could talk to him.
You say "we."
Does that mean
you have a detective
agency on it?
Mm-hmm.
Then you really believe
that he's innocent.
Well, if I didn't,
would I spend
all this time and money?
I don't know.
Look,
Jack was railroaded
because the cops
didn't have any other leads.
The only crime
Jack ever committed
was letting Willie hide out
at his place.
The only problem is,
that's Jack's story, too.
Listen, it's also
Willie Thompson's story.
I talked to Willie
before he took off,
once he heard
the cops had picked up Jack.
He thought the cops
were getting too close,
so he said he was sorry
he got Jack into trouble
and took off.
And when I told them that
in court,
they said it was hearsay.
So what about you?
Why are you here?
Jack wants me
to help him.
Well, are you?
Well...
The more I hear,
the more I think I will.
That's good.
Because he certainly
doesn't deserve
what he's getting.
What he's getting.
Come on.
You can help me
clean these Greens.
Clean these Greens.
Anyway...
I didn't, uh,
I didn't kill nobody,
and now I got
a second chance to prove it.
And you're gonna get us
both killed trying it.
That's great logic.
Here, man,
have some pork chop...
Oh, take it away.
I can't stand that garbage.
What's the matter,
baby,
don't you dig
soul food?
What have you got
for dessert, watermelon?
What do y'all think
about having
fried possum
and chitterlings
for supper tomorrow?
Yes, sir. Ha!
Anyway, doctor,
you don't have to worry
about eatin',
'cause I'm gonna
take care of that.
After all,
it's my stomach.
And after supper,
we can all sit around
and sing spirituals.
Could I have a cigarette?
Oh, sure, honey.
Jack.
Lila was telling me
about Willie Thompson.
Same think I told you,
right?
Right. Seems like
the court
did give you
a raw deal.
Did give you
a raw deal.
Hey, man, don't be
smokin' while I'm eatin'.
Doc.
How difficult
would it be
to remove
Mr. personality
from off of
Jack's back?
Without the team
of surgeons
and the proper facilities,
absolutely impossible.
Oh, come on, now,
doctor.
We both know
better than that.
What do you mean?
I mean that
placing your head
on Jack's body must have
been quite a task,
but the removal process
is quite different,
isn't it, doc?
In fact,
one might consider it
merely a basic
amputation.
You mean...
You mean you could
cut him off of Jack's back
by yourself?
Yes, that's right.
Yes, that's right.
If there's someplace
where we can find
the right drugs and...
Surgical equipment...
We could do it right here.
And you're gonna
help me?
Yes.
I think I will.
Williams,
if you cut off my head,
that'll be murder.
But it's ok for you
to cut off my head,
is that right?
Williams,
I'm warning you...
Listen, kirshner,
I've heard enough
to convince me
that this man
is innocent...
And that you have
no right
to his body.
Then you're gonna
help me?
Yes.
Honey, can we
borrow your car?
Why, you idiot!
You do this, you'll be
the same as he is...
A murderer!
Boys, boys, boys,
don't argue.
It's all settled.
Dr. Max has got to go.
Dr. Max has got to go.
Hold it. Hold it.
Do you think there are
any guards in here?
How am I
supposed to know?
Did you bring
your gun with you?
Tsk. I left it
at Lila's.
Are you sure you've
ever done anything
like this before?
Not even in your
apprenticeship?
Let's go.
This is it.
Hey!
What's goin' on here?
Hey, what's happenin'?
Jack.
He's taking control
of your body.
Cut it out, man!
Cut it out, man!
Doctor, help me, doctor!
Help me!
Uhh!
Now...
Now it's your turn.
Oh, this is
Dr. kirshner.
May I speak to
Dr. Desmond, please?
May I speak to
Dr. Desmond, please?
Max, where are you?
Philip, can you talk?
Yes, Max, I can talk.
Well, listen carefully.
I haven't got much time.
I want you, Smith,
and Patricia
to prepare
for the removal
of the other head.
Max, no, no, no.
The place
is crawling with police.
They want moss dead.
Now, you don't stand
a chance of getting in here.
I see.
All right.
I'll have to
handle it myself.
Max, listen to me!
All I've done is listen.
Now, this is basically
a very simple operation.
And I think I can
do it myself.
I'll contact you
when I'm able.
I'll contact you
when I'm able.
Abrasions,
several broken arms,
one broken leg,
and numerous bruises
and broken ribs.
All of the officers involved
appear to be in good health.
The chase, which took place
in a deserted field
near the city
of ackersfield,
resulted in
the total demolition
of 14 police vehicles.
We were able to interview
lieutenant j.J. Hinesacker
who led the chase.
- I'll get him!
- I'll get the...
Thank you for
those words of encouragement,
lieutenant hinesacker.
And now to our sports desk.
Lila?
This is Dr. Williams.
Kirshner has taken control
of the body
and has gotten away.
There are only 2 places
he could have gone,
and I don't think
he'll try the hospital.
Can you borrow a car?
Ok. Pick me up
on the corner of Washington
and j as soon as possible.
Ok?
All right.
Philip, what is it?
I just talked to Max.
I don't know
what's going on,
but I want to be able
to operate
within a moment's notice.
But we can't work here.
The police.
I know. I know.
Maybe they'll
catch him alive.
In that case,
we'll be ready.
Tell Dr. Smith
to, uh, stand by.
Now, you don't want
to do that, doctor.
You'd be killing
an innocent man.
Hello.
Doctor?
You had better get over
to Dr. kirshner's house
as soon as possible.
He needs your help.
Who is this?
Hello?
Philip...
Philip...
Philip...
Get me another body.
Please.
Oh, happy day
Oh, happy day
Oh, happy day
Oh, happy day
When Jesus wore
When Jesus wore
My sins away
When Jesus wore
When Jesus wore
When Jesus wore
My sins away
oh, happy day
Oh, happy day
He taught me how
to walk and pray
He taught me how to pray
Oh, happy day
It was every day
Oh, happy day
This god of mine
He taught me how to pray
Oh, happy day
Oh, every day
Oh, happy day
Oh, happy day
Oh, happy day
My god showed me the way
Oh, happy day...
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Now, what about food?
Normal intake has continued
for over a week now.
Good. Good.
Any new signs
of rejection?
Absolutely none.
The patch of pneumonia
has completely cleared up.
What about
his blood pressure?
It was a little off
yesterday,
but today it seems to be
completely level.
Oh, excellent.
Excellent.
Any adverse
or abnormal symptoms?
Couldn't be better.
The transplant
is a complete success.
Excellent.
Donald, you were right.
He does look fantastic.
We complete the balance
of the tests now.
Tomorrow, we'll remove
the original head.
You see?
It knows me.
Doctor, I wouldn't
get too close
if I were you.
Don't be absurd, Donald.
He trusts me...
And he needs me.
After all,
we understand one another.
I am the genius that
has given him a new life.
And he, in return,
will help me keep mine.
And he, in return,
will help me keep mine.
Arterial clamp, please.
A little more perfusion.
Ladies and gentlemen,
this is one
of our 3 operating
facilities.
The kirshner
transplant foundation
is the only place
in the world
where such a massive
operation can take place.
Where such a massive
operation can take place.
Dr. Smith,
in such a massive transplant,
why don't we
see more blood?
That's because
at this moment,
both the patient
and the donor organs
are hooked up to individual
heart-lung machines.
They control the blood flow
through those plastic tubes.
Is that Dr. kirshner
on the platform?
Yes. Dr. kirshner
supervises the major
transplant operations.
Does he ever operate himself?
No, uh... Not anymore.
He developed a severe
arthritic condition
a year or so ago,
and, well,
it makes surgery quite
difficult for him.
It makes surgery quite
difficult for him.
Dr. Thomas,
X-ray, please.
Dr. Thomas,
X-ray, please.
Philip, walk me
to the door, will you?
Sure, Max.
I'm leaving early
today.
Now, the only thing left
on the schedule
is a kidney transplant,
right?
Right.
I see no problems
there, do you?
I don't.
Well, you and hersch
take care of it,
and I'll see you
in the morning.
By the way, that was
a pretty good job
in there today,
you and the team.
Thank you. I didn't
think you'd noticed.
I said good.
I didn't say excellent.
Are you all right now,
doctor?
They're getting worse.
And more frequent.
There must be something
we can do.
You know damn well
I can't take any drugs.
I must keep my mind alert.
I'm sorry, Thomas,
but it's difficult.
Come on, boy.
Yes...
Come on.
Gently.
No sudden moves.
Just gently.
Just gently.
Now, Thomas,
move easily.
Give him
the injection.
Quiet, boy.
Attaboy.
Easy, boy.
Easy.
Come on.
All right,
Thomas,
now, move easy
and stay calm.
Behave normally
and slowly
and just...
Just as if
you're dealing
with a child.
You're dealing
with a child.
I didn't get him!
I didn't get him!
Be quiet!
Don't run around.
Keep that cage steady!
Damn it, Donald!
Don't just stand there!
Try him again. Get him
from the other end!
Watch him, now!
Hold that cage down!
Hold it!
Donald, hold
the cage down!
Hold it down!
I can't!
Get around him!
Don't let him
get away!
Here, boy!
Look out!
He's
coming for you!
Oh, no!
I'll get him.
Get away from him!
Get away from him!
The tranquilizer gun,
quickly!
Doctor, are you
all right?
Forget about me!
Get him back.
And get him back
alive.
I haven't
got much time.
Move!
He can't have gotten
too far, could he?
Look at that.
This monitor
will discard organs
that are malfunctioning
beyond what
the human eye can detect.
Young man, you realize
we operate here
on a success average
of 92%?
Can your machine
improve on that?
I'm sorry to interrupt,
Dr. kirshner.
Dr. Williams has arrived.
You asked me to let you know
as soon as he got here.
Show him in here,
will you?
Dr. Williams?
I instructed the board to
hire him without an interview.
He's done
some interesting work
on rejection prevention.
Well, of course.
I've read about him.
He's excellent.
This is Dr. Williams.
Dr. Desmond.
Pleasure meeting you.
Phil Desmond,
head of surgery.
This is
Jim franklyn.
Hi. How are you?
Fine.
And this is Dr. kirshner.
Dr. kirshner,
it's a pleasure
meeting you, sir,
and I'm very happy
to be on your staff.
Won't you sit down?
Thank you.
Dr. Williams...
Yes, sir?
How was the trip
from Minneapolis?
Very pleasant,
thank you.
Uh... Doctor...
Since originally
hiring you, uh...
Certain situations
which we were depending upon
haven't arisen.
Due to budgetary setbacks,
we find that we are unable
to use your services.
But we signed a contract,
and I've already given up
my position in Minneapolis.
Miss Davis...
Check the terms
of his contract.
It's for a 6-month
trial period
at 500 per week.
The board
was most generous.
I've been a physician
for over 5 years.
I was making
much more than that
in Minneapolis.
Oh, come now, Dr. Williams.
I didn't mean that at all.
What I meant was,
it's just that here we
pay our lab men much less.
I'm much more
than a lab man, sir.
I'm a doctor.
Let's not bargain, doctor.
What is it you want?
What I wanted was to work
with Maxwell kirshner,
one of the foremost
transplant specialists
in the world.
Why is it you people always
put yourself in a position
where you...
Where you don't fit?
But, Max,
that's not necessary.
Why is it all of
a sudden that, uh...
I don't fit?
I'll get some coffee,
and we'll look at this
thing some other time.
Yes, why don't
you do that?
Yes, uh, I'll do that.
Yes, uh, I'll do that.
Why don't we stop
playing around, doctor?
Things
might be different
if I were white,
right?
Let's put it this way...
This ismyhospital.
I run itmyway.
I hire whom I please...
And I don't wish
to hire you.
Oh, no.
Let's put it
this way...
We have a legal
and binding contract,
and I intend to see you
follow it to the letter.
And I intend to see you
follow it to the letter.
All right, doctor,
you'll have your 6 months.
But that will be it!
Report to Dr. hersch
for scheduling.
Thank you.
6 months
will be long enough.
I'll watch you,
and I'll learn.
That's what I came here for.
And when I've learned
what you know,
I'll fit myself
in somewhere else.
Max, that
wasn't necessary.
What is or what
is not necessary
in this hospital
is my affair.
As you know,
I never allow colored people
on my personal staff.
I just got carried away by
superficial accomplishments
before interviewing the man.
Whether
he's black or not,
he's
an excellent doctor.
Philip,
do me a favor, will you?
Cover for me today.
I have some important things
to do at home.
I don't believe it.
Yeah, I know.
Call Dr. Desmond.
Tell him it's urgent.
I want to see him here
immediately.
Max, what is it?
Hello, Philip.
What's the problem?
My condition
is terminal chest cancer.
Prognosis...
I have 2 or 3 weeks
to live, at the most.
Why didn't you
tell me this?
There was no point
in telling you.
You couldn't do anything
about it, anyway.
Well, in your own case,
I doubt if
you're the best judge.
Let's get you
to the hospital
and start working.
Donald...
Show him the x-rays.
That was taken
over 3 months ago.
As you can see,
the condition was inoperable
at that time.
Progression
has gone past the lungs
and into the pleural cavity
and the rib cage.
Organ transplanting
would be futile.
Afraid I'll have to
agree with you.
Is there anything I can
do to make it easier?
Yes, there is.
Donald, show him.
That is not the gorilla's
original head.
He's heavily sedated now.
But we have achieved 100%
total spinal alignment
on the newly
transplanted head.
On the newly
transplanted head.
It's impossible.
Is it?
Heart, lungs,
kidneys, arms, legs...
Everything
is functioning properly.
Look at this.
Top one.
I kept the original body
and the transplanted head alive
on 2 separate
heart-lung machines.
Well, what do you think?
Absolutely amazing.
Exactly.
Total spinal alignment
achieved
by using matching
electric currents
attached to the nerve endings.
I left the 2 heads together
for 28 days,
until the new one was
strong enough to take over.
The removal operation
was really quite simple.
I did it myself.
Alone...
In 35 minutes.
This could revolutionize
the whole profession.
I'll get a paper
on it right away.
No, no, no, no.
We've got to go much further.
That's why I need your help.
What are you
talking about?
I'm talking about science,
about genius.
Genius must be prolonged.
Philip, I want to transplant
my head on a healthy body.
Well?
Well?
I don't know.
Whatdon't you know?
It hasn't been proven.
Then we'll prove it now.
My genius must be allowed
to continue.
Philip, I have nothing,
absolutely nothing to lose.
There's no other way
for me to live.
I guess there isn't.
Of course, we'll need a donor,
perhaps someone with
an inoperable brain condition,
with a body
that cannot be saved,
but it's healthy enough
to withstand the operation
until we can
remove the other head.
That won't be easy, Max.
Such a patient only comes
along once in a great while.
Perform the operation here,
in secret.
The fewer people
who know about this,
the less our chance of
trouble with public opinion.
Philip, you've
gotto help me.
Well, as you said, Max,
you have absolutely
nothing to lose.
You have absolutely
nothing to lose.
No, no. His brain must
be totally inoperable.
Kirshner institute.
That's correct.
A cancer patient is
out of the question.
What type
of patient is it?
Blood type?
I'm sorry.
That doesn't match up.
Kirshner institute.
The patient must be able
to sustain life for
at least 30 to 40 days.
Kirshner institute.
May I help you?
No.The body
has to be
functioning
properly.
No. I'm sorry.
Now, what does
the patient have?
Kirshner institute.
No good, Patricia.
We've had 2 possibilities
in the last 4 weeks,
and neither matched up.
Oh, I'm sorry,
but a cancer patient
is out of the question.
Kirshner institute.
May I help you?
Yes?
Oh, fine.
Bring him in.
Hey, Phil, it's
been a long time.
Mitch. Thanks for seeing me
on such short notice.
Anytime.
Grab a chair.
Thank you.
Since I talked
to you yesterday,
I've come up
with a few answers.
Oh? Can you help us?
You said it was urgent,
so I pulled
a few strings for you,
and I talked
to the governor,
and I talked to
the Attorney General,
and, uh...
Here's the deal.
First,
we can't let any of this
leak to the press.
We're already
having enough trouble
with these executions
without adding fuel
to the fire.
You've got it.
Next, the convict
must be under
total police security
at all times,
and proof
of his subsequent death
must be certified
by a state physician.
Of course, we're
assuming some things.
We're assuming that
someone on death row
will decide to donate
his body to science
rather than
go to the chair.
Well, we can only hope.
Tell me something...
Just off the record...
What's this experiment
about?
Transplant, Mitch.
Just another transplant.
Men, listen up.
We have a message
from the warden.
We have a message
from the warden.
This is an offer
from the office of
the lieutenant governor.
"To all men presently
on death row.
"We are hereby offering one
of you the opportunity
"of donating your body
to science
"rather than undergo
your present sentence
"of death by electrocution.
"While the resulting
scientific experiment will,
"after a period of 30 days,
also result in your death,
"you will at least have
the personal satisfaction
"that your life
has aided humanity
and the scientific world."
And the scientific world."
Only 60 millimeters
of Mercury.
What do you think?
Well, if it weren't for
our life support systems,
he'd be dead now.
As it is,
I don't know, uh...
One day, 4 at the most.
I don't think he'll regain
consciousness, which means
that we're going to have to
find our donor immediately.
That we're going to have to
find our donor immediately.
Here am I
Take my hand
Take my hand
If I trip, if I fall
Won't you help me stand?
All right, Jack.
It's time.
Who might be...
Don't go easy, Jack.
Jack, let 'em have it.
Jack, give 'em hell!
Jack, you fight 'em
all the way!
Just take 'em and bite 'em
and gouge 'em dead.
Jack, make 'em
drag you in there!
Jack, make 'em work!
Jack, listen,
when they kill ya...
When they kill ya, they'll
know they killed a real man!
Jack!
Bye, Jack.
I wanna try to understand
To live right,
to give light
To my fellow man
So long
Sometimes
it's been a crime
For the children
that are hungry
Problem is...
And I will dwell in the house
of the lord forever. Amen.
More power to you,
brother.
Jack moss...
It's my duty to
carry out the sentence
of the court and
the law of our state.
Is there anything
that you wish you say
before sentence
is carried out?
Yeah. The same thing
I been tellin' you guys
all the time
and you didn't believe me.
I'm innocent,
and my girl and some friends
are close to proving it.
So I've been thinkin',
warden.
I think I'd like
to donate my body
to science after all.
To science after all.
Dr. Desmond?
Sergeant hacker.
Sergeant.
This is dr.Smith.
How do you do?
This is your volunteer.
There's no way
out of here.
Ok, boys,
let's go.
Hey, doc, is this
gonna hurt?
I beg your pardon?
You're gonna
operate, right?
Is this gonna hurt?
No, no, no.
You won't feel a thing.
That's good.
'Cause I got what is
called a low pain level.
I don't like
to get hurt.
We're gonna sedate you
right now.
You won't feel
any pain.
Oh, that's good.
What are you guys gonna
do to me, anyway?
We're conducting a transplant
experiment, Mr. moss.
They did explain to you
that you won't survive
this operation?
They did explain?
Oh, yeah.
Yes, sir.
Big Jack got himself
30 more days.
Then the man's gonna try
to pull the switch again.
30 more days...
Maybe all I need.
Maybe all I need.
Then everybody gonna know
big Jack is innocent.
Then everybody gonna know
big Jack is innocent.
Yes, sir...
Tried to tell 'em.
Innocent...
Sponge.
Light.
Pair of scissors.
Bulldog clamp.
Scalpel and forceps.
Scalpel.
Suction.
Pads.
Ringer's solution.
Ochsner clamp.
500cc packed cells.
500cc packed cells.
Sponge.
Hemostat.
Isotonic saline.
Mosquito clamp.
Another mosquito clamp.
Arterial choke, 7-0.
Steady...
Suction.
Smitty? Ready.
Release the clamps.
More perfusion.
Steady.
More perfusion.
Cooley clamp.
A little more
retraction.
A little more
retraction.
The Bailey forceps.
1-to-100,000
adrenaline, please.
Ochsner clamp.
Cooley clamp.
Scalpel and forceps.
Arterial choke, 7-0.
Captain?
Thornton, sir.
Christie's my name.
Colonel wiley,
major Williams.
Hello, sir.
I'm very sorry
colonel Langston
isn't here
to greet you, sir.
He was called away
to a civil defense
meeting, sir.
To a civil defense
meeting, sir.
Excellent job.
I congratulate
all of you.
Just remember,
complete secrecy.
Just remember,
complete secrecy.
Ok, Larry, you're on.
Ok, Larry, you're on.
What are you
watching?
Uh, nothing special.
I was just
switching around
trying to find
something else.
How about making us
some coffee?
Yeah, sure, sarge.
Anything you say.
Yeah, sure, sarge.
Anything you say.
Philip.
Max.
Max, I'm here.
Max,
listen to me.
We did it.
We transplanted
your head.
We did it, Max.
And everything is
checking out properly.
Max, it's going to work.
I knew it would.
By god,
I knew it would.
I can feel it.
I can
breathe with it.
I can feel my hand.
I...I think
I'm moving it.
Am I moving it?
Yes,
it's moving, Max.
It feels so strong...
So magnificent.
Fantastically,
beautifully strong.
I think I'm lifting
my left arm.
I think I'm lifting
my left arm.
Iamlifting it.
I know I am.
Max, we had to make
a last-minute decision.
We had no choice.
Is this some kind
of a joke?
You were in
a terminal coma.
We had nowhere else
to turn.
It was our only chance.
If it wasn't for him,
you wouldn't
have made it.
You wouldn't
have made it.
Let me see him.
There was nothing else
we could do.
Is that a fact?
You wouldn't have lived on
the life support systems
for more than
one more day.
Is that a fact?
Is that a fact?
Breakfast will be along
in a few minutes.
Mm, thank you, nurse.
Mm, thank you, nurse.
Hey, Sam, wake up.
It's breakfast time.
Take your hands
off me!
Take your hands
off me!
What happened?
What have you guys
done to me?
I'm talkin' to you, man.
What have you guys done?
Shut up.
Where's the rest of you?
We are joined together
temporarily.
What do you mean?
They've
transplanted my head
onto your body.
And will you shut up
and get some rest?
We need our rest.
We?
What do you mean, we?
I told you guys
I was innocent.
I just needed
a little time.
Why'd you guys
do this to me?
Why'd you do this to me?!
Easy, easy!
Take it easy, moss.
Let me go!
Let me go!
Help! Help!
Hold it.
I'll take care
of this.
Help!
Let me go!
Oh, my god!
Let me go!
I told you
I was innocent, man!
Let me go...
Let me go...
I couldn't stop him.
That black bastard,
I couldn't stop him.
It's all right.
Relax.
The incision is fine.
Just take it easy.
I couldn't move
the left arm.
He was controlling it.
I couldn't move it.
Takes time, Max.
You know that.
Your head won't begin
to take control
of that body...
For 10 to 14 days.
How am I going to...
Ever control him?
He might do it again.
He could...
He could kill me.
No, no. No. He won't.
We'll keep his head
locally sedated until then.
When he was out,
you only had
minor control.
Do you understand that?
Yes.
Now, I'm gonna
give you something
to make you relax.
Uh! Philip.
Philip, I can
feel that.
I can feel it.
I can feel it.
I can feel it.
It's all right, Max.
You're gonna make it.
Dr. Williams, I've been
looking for you.
Dr. Desmond has asked
that you meet with him,
at Dr. kirshner's,
as soon as possible.
And here's the address.
Are you sure
he asked for me?
Specifically.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Dr. Desmond.
Over there.
Thank you.
Oh, Dr. Williams.
Uh, we'll talk
about this later.
Right.
Doctor, I'm sorry
I haven't had
a chance
to talk to you
since you started
at the hospital.
It's really not necessary.
Well, yes, it is.
I want to apologize.
I mean,
for Dr. kirshner.
See, he's not had
an easy life.
Even his
childhood was...
Well, I can certainly
sympathize with people
who have had
a difficultchildhood.
Let me put it
another way.
It's possible
we may be making
medical history
right here.
We'll know
in a week or so.
We've performed
a massive transplant.
We're expecting severe
rejection problems.
Quite honestly,
I could use your help.
Why me?
Because of your
anti-rejection techniques.
They could
come in handy.
Could mean
the difference
between success
and failure.
You've got the best people
from the hospital here.
Now, why me?
And especially here.
Doctor, I understand
your problem.
But did you ever
stop to think
that my views
may not be the same
as Dr. kirshner's?
Now, we're testing
24 hours a day.
You're a good doctor
and an excellent
lab man.
I need your help.
Will you help me?
Yes, doctor.
I'll do everything
I can to help.
Thank you.
Now, I can't divulge
the full nature
of the operation as yet.
You'll have
enough information
to do your job.
I want you to go home,
get some things.
The entire staff
is living here.
Dr. hersch will
assign you a room.
Thank you.
Thankyou.
We have a patch
of pneumonia.
That extra decadron
is giving us
one hell of a problem.
The body just can't
fight infection with it.
Cut down the dosage
of barbital
to the black head.
He's too far under.
We need all the help
we can get from him.
Right, doctor.
Right away.
Right, doctor.
Right away.
You've been working
for 16 hours.
Would you like me
to get you a relief?
Oh, no,
thank you, nurse.
I'll be all right.
Thanks anyway.
How's the lymph count?
It's better, much better.
In fact,
it's falling slowly.
Good.
We're gonna make it.
Ok. So, uh...
When do us here
on the outside
really get to know
what's going on in there?
It won't
be long now.
How are we doing?
Well, the pneumonia's
finally stable.
No improvement,
but, at least,
he's no worse.
Philip, I think
we may have a chance.
You're late
for the injection, nurse.
I was about
to look for you.
Now get going.
Sorry, doctor.
I'll get right to it.
Oh!
That the hell is the
matter with you, moss?
Get back to bed.
You jive.
Holy shit!
Aagh!
Uhh!
Are you crazy?
You'll never
get outta here.
That's what you think.
Just take it easy, lady.
I'm not gonna hurt you.
Run, you idiot!
Get help!
Help!
Help!
Shut up.
Hold it, everybody!
Hold it right there.
Will somebody
do something!
Now, I don't wanna
hurt nobody,
but I will
if I have to.
But I will
if I have to.
You, soul brother,
you got a car?
Yeah. Why?
You're now the chauffeur.
Let's go.
But my keys are in
my coat in the closet.
Well, let's get 'em.
Let's go! Let's go!
And the rest
of you folks,
you just stay inside
till we're gone
and nobody's
gonna get hurt.
And nobody's
gonna get hurt.
Get in the car!
You drive.
Get in the car!
You drive.
Jack, come with me.
Call the police.
We'll keep track
of them.
Come on, Jack!
Come on, Jack!
Williams, stop this car
immediately!
By helping him,
you're making yourself
an accomplice.
Why don't you
shut up!
Hey, that's telling him, man.
I should have known
your kind
stick together.
Your kind
stick together.
You a doctor?
Yeah.
How good a doctor
are you?
What do you mean
by that?
You done an operation before
on a patient that lived?
You done an operation before
on a patient that lived?
So far, so good.
Then how about you
talking ol' happy face
off me here?
Williams,
turn this car around
immediately. Now!
If you don't do it,
then I get rid of him
my way.
Williams.
That'd be about
as smart
as you jumping
out of this car.
How is that?
I mean that
if you kill him,
you'll kill yourself.
The only way
to eliminate
his head and live
is through surgery.
Is through surgery.
Ok. We'll just have
to figure out a way
to do it right, then.
To do it right, then.
There they are.
Thank god
you're slowing down.
Well, we don't want
to catch them.
We just want to
keep them in sight.
If we get into traffic,
there may be a police car
around somewhere.
There may be a police car
around somewhere.
There's a car following us.
Step on the gas.
I'm doing the best I can
on this road.
You're gonna get us
all killed.
There's a police car
up ahead of us.
There's the police.
Hey!
Hey!
You looking
for Jack moss?
You just passed him
in a 1969 yellow Ford,
about 10 seconds away.
About 10 seconds away.
They're gonna be
coming back soon.
Hit the brakes.
Oh, my god!
Move over!
You're a passenger now.
I'm driving.
I'm driving.
It's them.
They turned around.
They've turned around.
I think we'll let
the police handle this.
Man, this car's
a real dud.
I don't often use it
to escape from the police.
I don't often use it
to escape from the police.
Police are gaining on us...
But they're not
gonna get us, man.
I'm gonna lose 'em.
They're shooting
at us!
Stop this car,
you black bastard!
Stop it!
Whatever you say, baby.
Ha! No way they
gonna get me, man.
This is 22 Charlie
to headquarters. Over.
Roger, 22.
This is headquarters.
We are inoperative.
Lost suspects
vicinity Ridge route 4
and Compton place.
Request assistance.
What kind of assistance
do you require, 22?
Well, a tow truck
would be nice.
Well, are you gonna
help me or not?
I told you,
I haven't decided yet.
Listen, man.
I know the jury, the d.A.,
and the papers
all say I'm guilty,
but big Jack
knows the truth.
Well, big Jack better
stop this insanity
and give himself up
before we're all killed.
What's this "we" stuff?
They're not after you.
They're after me.
So I'll do the thinking.
You said back there
that you were innocent.
I am.
They all say that.
Sure they do,
but, in my case.
It happens to be true.
Heck, I didn't know you guys
were gonna do this to me.
I figured I was
gonna die anyway,
so what the hell.
They transplant
something from my body
makes a kid live,
that's good.
But I had no idea
you was gonna do this.
Anyway, I'm innocent,
and I'm gonna prove it.
So, how about it?
I told you,
I haven't decided yet.
You mean you're
actually considering
helping this
escaped murderer?
Murderer?
You're the murderer,
trying to cut off my head.
That's different.
Funny how it
becomes different
when you're talking
about your own head.
When you're talking
about your own head.
What is it?
We obviously
have a flat.
You gonna stay
with me, doc?
Do I have a choice?
Nope. At least
not right now.
Let's go.
This is 2-19
to headquarters.
We'll rest here till dark.
Then we'll make it over
to my girl's house.
The police may be
looking for you there.
It's cool,
'cause they don't know
where she live.
'Cause they don't know
where she live.
May I have
your attention, please,
ground control.
We're going to move out
across Ridge 4.
Please spread out.
Follow us in a line,
and we'll see if we can
help you spot him.
Let's go.
What?
How'd you wind up
on death row?
Oh. A cop got killed
with a gun
I used to own
a few years back.
If you didn't do it,
didn't you have an alibi?
Willie Thompson.
Well, who's that?
Crazy guy I used to know.
Came knocking on my door
a few days before
I got picked up.
He'd pulled a job and the police
had gotten a make on him.
So... He needed a place
to hide out.
It's interesting
how criminals
always seek out
other criminals.
Man, I ain't no criminal.
Of course you're not.
Wait, hold on,
doctor.
Go ahead. Now,
what happened then?
Well, the night
the cop got killed,
Willie and I stayed
at my place.
The next morning I went to
the store to get some food,
they arrested me.
When Willie heard
I'd been picked up,
he disappeared
like a ghost, man.
And neither you
nor the police
have been able to find
him since, have you?
Nope.
But we will.
It's just a matter of time.
Psst!
Williams, I got
a proposition for you.
This transplant has
made medical history.
This transplant has
made medical history.
Now, we should
work together.
Just you and me.
You and me?
Look, you work
with me on this,
and I'll make it up
to you.
And I'll make it up
to you.
Just you and me.
We'll take all the credit
for what we've done here.
What about
Dr. Desmond?
Philip? Oh, he's
an excellent surgeon,
but I see a more promising
future with you.
You actually feel that
I could take credit
for something with which
I had very little to do?
I don't understand you.
The reason you don't
understand, doctor,
is because
you're a bigot.
A bigot of
the highest caliber.
And because of that,
you have underestimated
me and my intelligence.
Maybe I said it badly.
I appreciate
your intelligence.
But we're expanding
the operational facilities,
with a much larger
lab contingency,
and I need a man like you
to head that department.
And I need a man like you
to head that department.
And in order to win all that
great acclaim and prestige,
all I have to do is help
you cut off his head.
All I have to do is help
you cut off his head.
This is chopper 2-9er-2
to ground control.
Have lost suspect
in the vicinity of hill 14.
Recommend you proceed
immediately to this area.
Recommend you proceed
immediately to this area.
We got to get out
of here fast!
Let's go.
Hey, w-w-wait a minute,
man. Uh... uh...
Look, before
I get killed,
I'll make a deal
with you.
You put that thing away,
and I'll stick with you, ok?
Deal. Let's go.
Ready?
You're gonna get us
all killed!
All right, let's go!
Are you
out of your mind?
I'm the one that'll get us
out of here.
Not this way you won't!
Not this way you won't!
You idiot!
I hope you know
what you're doing!
Hold on!
We're gonna get fancy!
Yahoo!
This is chopper 2-9er-2
to car 7-4.
To car 7-4.
7-4.
Suspect Jack moss is now
on the saddleback race course,
approximately 1 1/2 miles
due south
of your present
roadblock position.
We are returning to base
and will advise unit control
to surround the area.
10-4.
Will you please stop
this infernal machine!
Oh, just shut up!
Oh, just shut up!
Harry, Sam, check
the back of the house.
Come on, will.
I know,
I know, Mitch.
But it's not
as bad as it sounds.
Look, Mitch,
the police are here.
Can I call you back
when I find out some
more information?
Yeah, my god, Phil.
Do you have any conception
of what this means?
We talked about secrecy
and... and public opinion.
This is incredible!
Mitch, I understand,
but we're doing
everything possible.
It's not as bad as
it sounds.
Phil, a murderer is on the loose
because of my decision.
The press is saying
that you've turned him into
a two-headed monster.
I've committed
political suicide!
And you say it's not
as bad as it sounds.
Mitch, I'll... I'll have
to get back to you.
It's not as bad
as it sounds.
I'll get you.
We'll never get
through this alive!
This is Baker 22.
Head him off at the south
end of the field.
You black bastard.
You black bastard.
Oh, my god!
You ok, Harry?
I think I broke my arm.
I told you to keep
that seat belt fastened.
Harry...
Stick your head out the window
and see if any more is coming.
Car 88. Car 88. I got him coming
around circle pass.
You come in from
the other direction.
10-4. We've got him now.
Aah!
Aah!
Aah!
Who is it?
Who is it?
It's me, baby, big Jack.
It's all right, honey.
I'm not going to hurt you.
You get into more shit.
You get into more shit.
They were talking about
this on the television,
but I had no idea...
Are you all right?
I'm fine.
How about a kiss?
Honey... Um... I... i
know you don't like
to answer a lot
of questions, but...
But how did that happen?
Oh, I'll tell you
about that later.
This is Max. He's a doctor.
Nice to meet you.
Well, does he talk?
Sure he does.
Don't touch me!
See? Works every time.
This is Fred.
He's a doctor, too.
Hello.
Honey, I was
wondering, um...
Do you have two
of anything else?
Good evening,
ladies and gentlemen,
this is dick whittington.
At the top of
the news tonight
is certainly one
of the most bizarre stories
this reporter
has ever heard.
But it has been reported
by several confirmed
eyewitnesses
that a two-headed monster
has been seen.
Police have issued
an all-points bulletin.
Police and state officials
are also investigating the
mysterious disappearance
of condemned murderer
Jack moss,
who last month donated his
body to medical science.
How this situation came
about is still not known.
Earlier at his home this
morning, we interviewed,
or should I say,
we attempted to interview
Dr. Philip Desmond,
the acting chief of the
kirshner transplant foundation.
And here is that interview.
Dr. Desmond, what
kind of an experiment
was performed
on Jack moss?
It was not an experiment,
it was an operation.
What can you tell us
about the two-headed man?
No further comments.
It was a transplant
operation,
wasn't it, doctor?
Look, gentlemen, the
foundation in a few days
will issue a formal
statement. Now, excuse me.
Level with us, doctor.
Have you created a monster?
Aw, come on, doc,
give us a break.
What are you trying
to hide, anyway?
And as you can see,
still no answers.
But, this is known...
A two-headed man
has been seen,
and it is suspected that
condemned murderer Jack moss
is one of those two heads.
Police have reported that
their switchboards are jammed
with calls from an alarmed
and panicked public.
And we'll be right back
after this important
commercial message.
After this important
commercial message.
You get some sleep, baby.
I'll wake you
when dinner's ready.
Why don't you stay here
for a little while?
Oh, come on, honey,
I got to start dinner.
You don't have to start now.
Why don't you do it later?
Come on, Jack, uh...
Is he bothering you?
I'll cover his head
with a pillow case.
You must be joking.
Is that all you people
ever think about?
It's no use, honey.
Maybe when I get
used to it.
Maybe when I get
used to it.
Now youknow
you got to go.
So what's gonna happen
to Jack?
What about
that other head?
I don't know yet.
Um...
Jack tells me that
you're trying to help him
locate his witness.
That's right.
His name is
Willie Thompson.
We tracked him down once
in Nashville, but...
He took off before
we could talk to him.
You say "we."
Does that mean
you have a detective
agency on it?
Mm-hmm.
Then you really believe
that he's innocent.
Well, if I didn't,
would I spend
all this time and money?
I don't know.
Look,
Jack was railroaded
because the cops
didn't have any other leads.
The only crime
Jack ever committed
was letting Willie hide out
at his place.
The only problem is,
that's Jack's story, too.
Listen, it's also
Willie Thompson's story.
I talked to Willie
before he took off,
once he heard
the cops had picked up Jack.
He thought the cops
were getting too close,
so he said he was sorry
he got Jack into trouble
and took off.
And when I told them that
in court,
they said it was hearsay.
So what about you?
Why are you here?
Jack wants me
to help him.
Well, are you?
Well...
The more I hear,
the more I think I will.
That's good.
Because he certainly
doesn't deserve
what he's getting.
What he's getting.
Come on.
You can help me
clean these Greens.
Clean these Greens.
Anyway...
I didn't, uh,
I didn't kill nobody,
and now I got
a second chance to prove it.
And you're gonna get us
both killed trying it.
That's great logic.
Here, man,
have some pork chop...
Oh, take it away.
I can't stand that garbage.
What's the matter,
baby,
don't you dig
soul food?
What have you got
for dessert, watermelon?
What do y'all think
about having
fried possum
and chitterlings
for supper tomorrow?
Yes, sir. Ha!
Anyway, doctor,
you don't have to worry
about eatin',
'cause I'm gonna
take care of that.
After all,
it's my stomach.
And after supper,
we can all sit around
and sing spirituals.
Could I have a cigarette?
Oh, sure, honey.
Jack.
Lila was telling me
about Willie Thompson.
Same think I told you,
right?
Right. Seems like
the court
did give you
a raw deal.
Did give you
a raw deal.
Hey, man, don't be
smokin' while I'm eatin'.
Doc.
How difficult
would it be
to remove
Mr. personality
from off of
Jack's back?
Without the team
of surgeons
and the proper facilities,
absolutely impossible.
Oh, come on, now,
doctor.
We both know
better than that.
What do you mean?
I mean that
placing your head
on Jack's body must have
been quite a task,
but the removal process
is quite different,
isn't it, doc?
In fact,
one might consider it
merely a basic
amputation.
You mean...
You mean you could
cut him off of Jack's back
by yourself?
Yes, that's right.
Yes, that's right.
If there's someplace
where we can find
the right drugs and...
Surgical equipment...
We could do it right here.
And you're gonna
help me?
Yes.
I think I will.
Williams,
if you cut off my head,
that'll be murder.
But it's ok for you
to cut off my head,
is that right?
Williams,
I'm warning you...
Listen, kirshner,
I've heard enough
to convince me
that this man
is innocent...
And that you have
no right
to his body.
Then you're gonna
help me?
Yes.
Honey, can we
borrow your car?
Why, you idiot!
You do this, you'll be
the same as he is...
A murderer!
Boys, boys, boys,
don't argue.
It's all settled.
Dr. Max has got to go.
Dr. Max has got to go.
Hold it. Hold it.
Do you think there are
any guards in here?
How am I
supposed to know?
Did you bring
your gun with you?
Tsk. I left it
at Lila's.
Are you sure you've
ever done anything
like this before?
Not even in your
apprenticeship?
Let's go.
This is it.
Hey!
What's goin' on here?
Hey, what's happenin'?
Jack.
He's taking control
of your body.
Cut it out, man!
Cut it out, man!
Doctor, help me, doctor!
Help me!
Uhh!
Now...
Now it's your turn.
Oh, this is
Dr. kirshner.
May I speak to
Dr. Desmond, please?
May I speak to
Dr. Desmond, please?
Max, where are you?
Philip, can you talk?
Yes, Max, I can talk.
Well, listen carefully.
I haven't got much time.
I want you, Smith,
and Patricia
to prepare
for the removal
of the other head.
Max, no, no, no.
The place
is crawling with police.
They want moss dead.
Now, you don't stand
a chance of getting in here.
I see.
All right.
I'll have to
handle it myself.
Max, listen to me!
All I've done is listen.
Now, this is basically
a very simple operation.
And I think I can
do it myself.
I'll contact you
when I'm able.
I'll contact you
when I'm able.
Abrasions,
several broken arms,
one broken leg,
and numerous bruises
and broken ribs.
All of the officers involved
appear to be in good health.
The chase, which took place
in a deserted field
near the city
of ackersfield,
resulted in
the total demolition
of 14 police vehicles.
We were able to interview
lieutenant j.J. Hinesacker
who led the chase.
- I'll get him!
- I'll get the...
Thank you for
those words of encouragement,
lieutenant hinesacker.
And now to our sports desk.
Lila?
This is Dr. Williams.
Kirshner has taken control
of the body
and has gotten away.
There are only 2 places
he could have gone,
and I don't think
he'll try the hospital.
Can you borrow a car?
Ok. Pick me up
on the corner of Washington
and j as soon as possible.
Ok?
All right.
Philip, what is it?
I just talked to Max.
I don't know
what's going on,
but I want to be able
to operate
within a moment's notice.
But we can't work here.
The police.
I know. I know.
Maybe they'll
catch him alive.
In that case,
we'll be ready.
Tell Dr. Smith
to, uh, stand by.
Now, you don't want
to do that, doctor.
You'd be killing
an innocent man.
Hello.
Doctor?
You had better get over
to Dr. kirshner's house
as soon as possible.
He needs your help.
Who is this?
Hello?
Philip...
Philip...
Philip...
Get me another body.
Please.
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When Jesus wore
My sins away
When Jesus wore
When Jesus wore
When Jesus wore
My sins away
oh, happy day
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to walk and pray
He taught me how to pray
Oh, happy day
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This god of mine
He taught me how to pray
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