The Collector of Brains
Le Collectionneur de cerveaux
Synopsis
A young pianist is shocked when she witnesses a strange chess tournament with a robot. Could there be a gruesome secret behind this exhibition?
Top Cast
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Claude Jade
Penny Vanderwood
François Dunoyer
Lewis Armight
André Reybaz
Comte Saint-Germain
Thierry Murzeau
Diego
Gisèle Casadesus
Mme Vanderwood
Roger Crouzet
Vladieu
Raoul Guillet
Le président
Jean-Claude Sachot
Le garçon de café
Jean-Pierre Granet
Robert Tournon
Jacques Rocchesani
Le gendarme
Jean-Pierre Hercé
Le robot joueur d'échecs
Yves Marc
Un automate
Claire Heggen
Un automate
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 23, 1980
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michel Subiela
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Subiela, George Langelaan
- Original Score
- Vladimir Cosma
- Original Title
- Le Collectionneur de cerveaux
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Antenne 2
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Subiela
Michel Subiela, George Langelaan
Vladimir Cosma
Lucienne Barthelemy, Dominique Greussay
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Subiela
Director
Lucienne Barthelemy
Editor
Dominique Greussay
Editor
Yves Olivier
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Collector of Brains
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What is The Collector of Brains about?
A young pianist is shocked when she witnesses a strange chess tournament with a robot. Could there be a gruesome secret behind this exhibition?
Who directed The Collector of Brains?
The Collector of Brains was directed by Michel Subiela.
Who stars in The Collector of Brains?
The principal cast of The Collector of Brains includes Claude Jade, François Dunoyer, André Reybaz, Thierry Murzeau, Gisèle Casadesus.
When was The Collector of Brains released and how long is it?
The Collector of Brains was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Collector of Brains?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Collector of Brains was composed by Vladimir Cosma.
Is The Collector of Brains based on a book or true story?
The Collector of Brains is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "George Langelaan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Collector of Brains?
The Collector of Brains holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).