Scalpel (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1977, Scalpel is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by John Grissmer, running about 95 minutes. “Her face was his fortune.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A psychopathic plastic surgeon transforms a young accident victim into the spitting image of his missing daughter.
Who’s in it. Scalpel stars Robert Lansing as Dr. Phillip Reynolds, Judith Chapman as Heather Reynolds / Jane Doe, Arlen Dean Snyder as Uncle Bradley Austin Thorndike and David Scarroll as Dr. Robert Dean, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Scalpel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scalpel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scalpel tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scalpel (1977)?
- In US, Scalpel is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Scalpel worth watching?
- Scalpel holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scalpel?
- Scalpel stars Robert Lansing, Judith Chapman, Arlen Dean Snyder, David Scarroll and Sandy Martin.
- When was Scalpel released?
- Scalpel was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.