The Brain
“The pounding of the afterbrain signals vengeance and death!!”
Synopsis
After the mysterious crash of a millionaire's private plane, scientists secretly harvest the dying man's brain and keep it alive in a laboratory in order to communicate via telepathy.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Anne Heywood
Anna Holt
Peter van Eyck
Dr. Peter Corrie
Cecil Parker
Stevenson
Bernard Lee
Dr. Frank Shears
Ellen Schwiers
Ella
Siegfried Lowitz
Mr. Walters
Hans Nielsen
Immerman
Jeremy Spenser
Martin Holt
Maxine Audley
Marion Fane
Jack MacGowran
Furber
Miles Malleson
Dr. Miller
George A. Cooper
Thomas Gabler
Dieter Borsche
Dr. Miller
Ann Sears
Stevenson's secretary
Irene Richmond
Mrs. Gabler
Allan Cuthbertson
Da Silva
Bandana Das Gupta
Miss Soong
Alister Williamson
Inspector Pike
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Freddie Francis
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Mackie, Robert Banks Stewart
- Original Score
- Kenneth V. Jones
- Original Title
- The Brain
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Raymond Stross Productions, CCC Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Freddie Francis
Philip Mackie, Robert Banks Stewart, Curt Siodmak
Kenneth V. Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Freddie Francis
Director
Philip Mackie
Screenplay
Robert Banks Stewart
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Brain.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Brain.
MovieLens[20K:30K]
DvD Database
Films in my library
B Movies Horror Sci Fi Classics
ALL MOVIES
Sci-Fi Cinema in the 1960s
Science fiction movies from the sixties (1960-1969), including TV movies as well as stand-alone mini-series. This list uses a fairly strict definition of science fiction, and therefore does not include most films that deal with fantasy, the supernatural, or super heroes. Films that fall more under the umbrella of horror (like a lot of zombie and pandemic films) have also been omitted.
Classic Movies
Similar Titles to The Brain
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.5
6.0
6.9
7.2
7.1
7.3
6.6
6.1
7.0
6.8
6.4
6.2
6.8
6.1
5.2
6.1
6.0
5.9
6.5
More Like The Brain
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Brain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Brain about?
After the mysterious crash of a millionaire's private plane, scientists secretly harvest the dying man's brain and keep it alive in a laboratory in order to communicate via telepathy.
Who directed The Brain?
The Brain was directed by Freddie Francis.
Who stars in The Brain?
The principal cast of The Brain includes Anne Heywood, Peter van Eyck, Cecil Parker, Bernard Lee, Ellen Schwiers.
When was The Brain released and how long is it?
The Brain was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Brain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Brain was composed by Kenneth V. Jones.
Is The Brain based on a book or true story?
The Brain is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Curt Siodmak".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Brain?
The Brain holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).