A metal-faced mystery man returns from the Cold War shadows—friend or foe?
WHO?
After American scientist gets severely injured and scarred in a car crash in USSR, Russians use metal implants to save him. Once back in the States no one can tell if it's really him so a specialist must determine who is under the "mask".
Who? is a 1974 United Kingdom action, adventure, drama, mystery, science fiction, and thriller film directed by Jack Gold about an American scientist with a metal face whose true identity is questioned after his return from East Germany.
Synopsis
Why Cult
A scientist returns from East Germany with a metal face, leaving everyone guessing if he’s truly Dr. Lucas Martino or a Soviet plant.
Set against the tense backdrop of Cold War espionage, the film probes trust, suspicion, and the limits of identity verification.
Action, drama, mystery, science fiction, and thriller threads are woven together in a uniquely British take on the spy game.
Elliott Gould stars as Sean Rogers, tasked with unmasking—literally and figuratively—the truth beneath the metal exterior.
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Questions from the Vault
What is Who? about? +
Who? follows an American scientist who, after a disfiguring accident and Soviet surgery, returns to the US with a metal face, leaving authorities to determine if he is the real Dr. Lucas Martino or an impostor.
When was Who? released? +
Who? was released in 1974.
Who directed Who?? +
Who? was directed by Jack Gold.
How long is Who?? +
Who? has a runtime of 93 minutes.
What genre is Who?? +
Who? is an action, adventure, drama, mystery, science fiction, and thriller film.
Where can I watch Who?? +
You can watch Who? on SassyFlix.
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