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The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat

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Music professor Dr. P (Frederick Westcott) is leaving for work one day and accidentally reaches for the head of his wife (Patricia Hooper), thinking she's his hat. His doctor (Emile Belcourt) hands him a terrifying, life-changing diagnosis: a brain condition that leaves him unable to distinguish between objects without relying on his other senses. The professor struggles to perform simple tasks in his daily life -- recognizing faces, putting on his shoes -- but still manages to teach music.
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat

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Christopher Rawlence

Director

Emile Belcourt

The Neurologist

Frederick Westcott

Dr. P

Patricia Hooper

Mrs. P

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Synopsis Music professor Dr. P (Frederick Westcott) is leaving for work one day and accidentally reaches for the head of his wife (Patricia Hooper), thinking she's his hat. His doctor (Emile Belcourt) hands him a terrifying, life-changing diagnosis: a brain condition that leaves him unable to distinguish between objects without relying on his other senses. The professor struggles to perform simple tasks in his daily life -- recognizing faces, putting on his shoes -- but still manages to teach music.
Director
Christopher Rawlence
Genre
Musical
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 7m