Devil in the Brain
Il diavolo nel cervello
Synopsis
Oscar is trying to re-establish an affair with Sandra, a disturbed young woman. Having found her husband Fabrizio shot dead and her young son Ricky standing beside him with a gun, Sandra suffered a complete breakdown and now lives in isolation with her protective mother. The latter saved the young boy from recrimination by placing the gun in his father's hand, making it seem like he committed suicide. However, things are not what they seem...
Top Cast
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Stefania Sandrelli
Sandra Garces
Keir Dullea
Oscar Minno
Micheline Presle
Countess Claudia Osio De Blanc
Tino Buazzelli
Doctor Emilio Bontempi
Renato Cestiè
Riccardo 'Ricky' Garces
Maurice Ronet
Fabrizio Garces
Orchidea De Santis
Caterina
Gaia Germani
Bianca Molteni
Gabriella Lepori
Sunbather on Terrace
Elsa Boni
Nurse
Giorgio Basso
Bruno Boschetti
Alberto Carrera
Giorgio Dolfin
Tina Maver
Naiba Pedersoli
Renzo Scali
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergio Sollima
- Screenplay & Story
- Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Sergio Sollima
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Il diavolo nel cervello
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Verona Produzione, Marianne Productions, Universal Productions France
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergio Sollima
Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Sergio Sollima, Luigi Emmanuele
Ennio Morricone
Aldo Scavarda
Sergio Montanari
Maurizio Lodi-Fè
Department Leadership Roster
Sergio Montanari
Editor
Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Screenplay
Maurizio Lodi-Fè
Producer
Sergio Sollima
Screenplay
Sergio Sollima
Director
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Aldo Scavarda
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Devil in the Brain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Devil in the Brain about?
Oscar is trying to re-establish an affair with Sandra, a disturbed young woman. Having found her husband Fabrizio shot dead and her young son Ricky standing beside him with a gun, Sandra suffered a complete breakdown and now lives in isolation with her protective mother. The latter saved the young boy from recrimination by placing the gun in his father's hand, making it seem like he committed suicide. However, things are not what they seem...
Who directed Devil in the Brain?
Devil in the Brain was directed by Sergio Sollima.
Who stars in Devil in the Brain?
The principal cast of Devil in the Brain includes Stefania Sandrelli, Keir Dullea, Micheline Presle, Tino Buazzelli, Renato Cestiè.
When was Devil in the Brain released and how long is it?
Devil in the Brain was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Devil in the Brain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Devil in the Brain was composed by Ennio Morricone.