The Man with Two Brains
“Steve Martin is a world famous surgeon. He invented screw top, zip lock brain surgery. Trust him.”
Synopsis
A brain surgeon marries a femme fatale, causing his life to turn upside down. Things go more awry when he falls in love with a talking brain.
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The Man with Two Brains (1983) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-12-01
Top Cast
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Steve Martin
Dr. Michael Hfuhruhurr
Kathleen Turner
Dolores Benedict
David Warner
Dr. Alfred Necessiter
Paul Benedict
Butler
Richard Brestoff
Dr. Pasteur
James Cromwell
Realtor
George Furth
Timon
Peter Hobbs
Dr. Brandon
Earl Boen
Dr. Felix Conrad
Bernie Hern
Gun Seller
Francis X. McCarthy
Olsen
William Traylor
Inspector
Randi Brooks
Fran
Bernard Behrens
James Gladstone
Natividad Vacío
Ramon
David Byrd
Desk Clerk
Adrian Ricard
Nurse in Room
Sparky Marcus
Bellboy
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 21, 1983
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.99x
-$100K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Reiner
- Screenplay & Story
- George Gipe, Steve Martin, Carl Reiner
- Original Score
- Joel Goldsmith
- Original Title
- The Man with Two Brains
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $10.1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $10M
- Production Studios
- Aspen Film Society, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Reiner
George Gipe, Steve Martin, Carl Reiner
Joel Goldsmith
Michael Chapman
Bud Molin
William E. McEuen, David V. Picker
Department Leadership Roster
Bud Molin
Editor
Michael Chapman
Director of Photography
Carl Reiner
Director
William E. McEuen
Producer
David V. Picker
Producer
George Gipe
Writer
Steve Martin
Writer
Mark W. Mansbridge
Production Design
Carl Reiner
Writer
Joel Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Polly Platt
Production Design
Joe Dunne
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man with Two Brains
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man with Two Brains about?
A brain surgeon marries a femme fatale, causing his life to turn upside down. Things go more awry when he falls in love with a talking brain.
Who directed The Man with Two Brains?
The Man with Two Brains was directed by Carl Reiner.
Who stars in The Man with Two Brains?
The principal cast of The Man with Two Brains includes Steve Martin, Kathleen Turner, David Warner, Paul Benedict, Richard Brestoff.
When was The Man with Two Brains released and how long is it?
The Man with Two Brains was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Man with Two Brains?
The Man with Two Brains had a reported production budget of $10.1M and grossed $10M at the worldwide box office (0.99 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Man with Two Brains?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man with Two Brains was composed by Joel Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man with Two Brains?
The Man with Two Brains holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).