The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat(1987)
A Neurological Opera
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat Synopsis
Opera singer and professor Dr P is examined both in a clinic and in his home, as he suffers from a degeneration of the occipital lobe that allows him to see details but not wholes.
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat (1987) is a drama and music film directed by Christopher Rawlence, released on June 5, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Oliver Sacks, John Tighe, Emile Belcourt and Patricia Hooper. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Christopher Rawlence
- Writers:
- Michael Morris, Michael Nyman, Oliver Sacks
- Production:
- ICA Television
- Status:
- Released
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Oliver Sacks
as Himself
- John Tighe
John Tighe
- Emile Belcourt
Emile Belcourt
- Patricia Hooper
Patricia Hooper
- Frederick Westcott
Frederick Westcott
Alexander Bălănescu
- Debra Hauer
Debra Hauer
- Elisabeth Perry
Elisabeth Perry
- Ruth Phillips
Ruth Phillips
- Elizabeth Wilson
Elizabeth Wilson
Key crew
Directed by Christopher Rawlence, written by Michael Morris, Michael Nyman and Oliver Sacks.
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The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat?
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The main cast of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat (1987) includes Oliver Sacks, John Tighe, Emile Belcourt, Patricia Hooper and Frederick Westcott. The film was directed by Christopher Rawlence. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat released?
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The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat was released on June 5, 1987 and runs for 1h 15m.
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The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat (1987) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.