The English Surgeon

The English Surgeon

7.9IMDb Score
Released:2007-10-01
Duration:93 min
Director:Geoffrey Smith
Actors:
Production:Eyeline Productions, Bungalow Town Productions

Overview:

This documentary offers a glimpse into the life of an English neurosurgeon, Henry Marsh, situated in Ukraine, as we are exposed to the overwhelming dilemmas he has to face and the burden he has to carry throughout his profession.

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