We follow the two Texas doctors who invented the modern breast implant and its surgical procedure. However, when success and money come their way, they split up and follow different paths. One becomes the surgeon of the everyday woman while the other's career freefalls and has to settle with strippers and actresses. The film covers their history and their inventions, from the sixties until today.
Acting
Chris Cooper out-acts everyone as the spiraling doctor.
Production
Genuine 1960s-90s period detail on a TV movie budget.
Director
Lawrence O'Neil
David Schwimmer
Dr. Kevin Saunders
Chris Cooper
Dr. William Larson
Emily Procter
Laura Pierson
Matt Frewer
Gerald Krzemien
Terry O'Quinn
Hersch Lawyer
Kathleen Wilhoite
Timmi-Jean Lindsey
John Stockwell
Robert Renaud
Lisa Marie
Vanessa
Louise Fletcher
Mrs. Saunders
Amanda Foreman
Lola
Julie McCullough
1970's Head Receptionist
Lyle Lovett
Research Scientist
Rena Riffel
Swimming Pool Girl
Raphael Sbarge
Larson's Lawyer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real doctors sued HBO; the case settled out of court. Even they thought Schwimmer was too smarmy.
This was HBO's attempt to replicate 'The Late Shift' success with another 90s true-story TV movie — it didn't quite land.
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