About this movie
The true story of an operation which was a revolution, not only for the world of medicine. Frankfurt 1967. A young doctor called Lisa Scheel is trying to get a foothold in the male-dominated world of transplant surgery. But after she is passed over by her main professor in favour of a male applicant, on the spur of the moment Lisa heads off to Cape Town. Here, she starts work for Dr. Barnaard, who, like his colleagues in Frankfurt, is planning a heart transplantation. Together with the surgeon Hamilton Naki, who due to apartheid can only join the team secretly, Lisa is a major contributor to the first heart transplant in history.
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Quick facts
Year
2022
Runtime
1h 45m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.1/10
Votes
5
Genre
Drama, History, TV Movie
Director
Language
DE
Cast
🎭 Drama
🎭 History
🎭 TV Movie
🎬 Franziska Buch
👤 Sonja Gerhardt
👤 Alexander Scheer
👤 Loyiso Macdonald
based on true story
heart transplant
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Questions about Das Wunder von Kapstadt
How long is Das Wunder von Kapstadt?
Das Wunder von Kapstadt has a runtime of 1h 45m (1 hour and 45 minutes).
Who directed Das Wunder von Kapstadt?
Das Wunder von Kapstadt was directed by Franziska Buch and released in 2022.
What genre is Das Wunder von Kapstadt?
Das Wunder von Kapstadt is a Drama, History, TV Movie film (2022).
Who stars in Das Wunder von Kapstadt?
The cast of Das Wunder von Kapstadt includes Sonja Gerhardt, Alexander Scheer, Loyiso Macdonald, Clara Wolfram, Vikash Mathura.
What is the TMDB rating for Das Wunder von Kapstadt?
Das Wunder von Kapstadt has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 based on 5 votes.
