DONOR UNKNOWN is yet another venture into Michael Crichton country. The film's preachy undercurrents about the sanctity of the American family and the rights of illegal aliens pull at a slender thread of suspense until this overburdened thriller snaps.
Workaholic Nick Stillman (Peter Onorati) busts fraudulent clients for his insurance investigation company but spends little time with his wife Alice (Alice Krige). Working at full throttle strains Nick's heart, and he nearly dies. Complying with the wishes of Nick's surgeon, Dr. Bausch (Sam
Robards), Alice asks no questions when a healthy heart becomes available for transplant. Although the operation is a success...
Released:
1995
Rated:
R
Length:
93 mins