The Brain
Le Cerveau
“The Brain has rocked the world with laughter!”
Synopsis
Arthur and Anatole are two little robbers. They want to rob money, money that will travel in a special train from Paris to Bruxelles. They don't know that other people have planned to do the same thing.
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Le Cerveau (1969) bande annonce
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Jean-Paul Belmondo
Arthur Lespinasse
Bourvil
Anatole
David Niven
Colonnel Carol Matthews, Aka 'Le Cerveau'
Eli Wallach
Frankie Scannapieco, Godfather of the Italian Mafia
Silvia Monti
Sofia Scannapieco, Frankie's Sister
Raymond Gérôme
Commissioner
Fernand Guiot
Inspector Mazurel, Assistant to the Commissioner
Jacques Balutin
Inspector Pochet
Jacques Ciron
Inspector Dubœuf
Patrick Préjean
Belgian Sergeant of the Armoured Car
Robert Dalban
Belgian Soldier of the Armored Car (With a Cold)
Raoul Delfosse
Belgian Soldier of the Armored Car
Roland Monk
Belgian Soldier of the Armored Car
Mario David
Jean-François, Antique Dealer in Le Havre
Henri Génès
Chief Warden of Poissy Prison
Yves Barsacq
Warden of Poissy Prison
Dominique Zardi
Warden of Poissy Prison
Max Montavon
Antique Dealer in Le Havre, Jean-François’ Partner
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 4, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gérard Oury
- Screenplay & Story
- Danièle Thompson, Marcel Jullian, Gérard Oury
- Original Score
- The American Breed, Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- Le Cerveau
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- DDL Cinematografica, S.N.E. Gaumont
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gérard Oury
Danièle Thompson, Marcel Jullian, Gérard Oury
The American Breed, Georges Delerue
Wladimir Ivanov
Laurence Leininger, Albert Jurgenson
Alain Poiré, Paul Joly
Department Leadership Roster
Gérard Oury
Director
Danièle Thompson
Writer
Marcel Jullian
Writer
Gérard Oury
Writer
Laurence Leininger
Editor
Albert Jurgenson
Editor
Alain Poiré
Producer
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Wladimir Ivanov
Director of Photography
Jean André
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brain
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What is The Brain about?
Arthur and Anatole are two little robbers. They want to rob money, money that will travel in a special train from Paris to Bruxelles. They don't know that other people have planned to do the same thing.
Who directed The Brain?
The Brain was directed by Gérard Oury.
Who stars in The Brain?
The principal cast of The Brain includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Bourvil, David Niven, Eli Wallach, Silvia Monti.
When was The Brain released and how long is it?
The Brain was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for The Brain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Brain was composed by The American Breed, Georges Delerue.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Brain?
The Brain holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).