The Brain
“Mind over matter”
Synopsis
Dr. Blake runs a TV show called "Independent Thinkers", which is sort of a Scientology-like self-help/religion program. But he's not making his audience think any more independently – with the help of an alien organism he calls The Brain, he's using brainwashing and mind control. The only thing that stands between them and world domination is a brilliant but troubled high school student with a penchant for pranks...
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Top Cast
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Tom Bresnahan
Jim Majelewski
Cynthia Preston
Janet
David Gale
Dr. Anthony Blakely
George Buza
Verna
Bret Pearson
Willie
Christine Kossak
Vivian
Bernice Quiggan
Mrs. Driscol
Susannah Hoffmann
Becky
Justine Campbell
Doreen
Robert King
Mr. Sweeting
Kenneth McGregor
Mr. Woods
Vinetta Strombergs
Mr. Chisolm
Richard Gira
Mr. Majelewski
Wendy Springate
Mrs. Majelewski
Harry Booker
Officer Marks
Peter Read
Security Guard
Steve Mousseau
The Weird Man
Gary Brown
Police Detective
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 3, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 1, 1989
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ed Hunt
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Pearson
- Original Score
- Paul Zaza
- Original Title
- The Brain
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Brightstar Films, Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ed Hunt
Barry Pearson
Paul Zaza
Gilles Corbeil
David Nicholson
Anthony Kramreither, Don Haig
Department Leadership Roster
Ed Hunt
Director
Anthony Kramreither
Producer
Eva Gord
Costume Design
Barry Pearson
Screenplay
David Nicholson
Editor
Paul Zaza
Original Music Composer
Gilles Corbeil
Director of Photography
Gary Brown
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brain
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What is The Brain about?
Dr. Blake runs a TV show called "Independent Thinkers", which is sort of a Scientology-like self-help/religion program. But he's not making his audience think any more independently – with the help of an alien organism he calls The Brain, he's using brainwashing and mind control. The only thing that stands between them and world domination is a brilliant but troubled high school student with a penchant for pranks...
Who directed The Brain?
The Brain was directed by Ed Hunt.
Who stars in The Brain?
The principal cast of The Brain includes Tom Bresnahan, Cynthia Preston, David Gale, George Buza, Bret Pearson.
When was The Brain released and how long is it?
The Brain was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Brain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Brain was composed by Paul Zaza.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Brain?
The Brain holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).