Donovan's Brain
“A dead man's brain in a hidden laboratory told him to KILL... KILL... KILL”
Synopsis
A scientist takes the brain of dead man and revives it via electrodes as it lays suspended in a tank of liquid. Soon, the brain grows to possess enormous psychic powers and inflicts its personality upon the doctor who saved it, creating a "Jekyll and Hyde" paradigm.
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Donovan's Brain (1953) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-11
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Lew Ayres
Dr. Patrick J. Cory
Nancy Reagan
Janice Cory
Gene Evans
Dr. Frank Schratt
Steve Brodie
Herbie Yocum
Tom Powers
Donovan's Washington Advisor
Lisa Howard
Chloe Donovan
James Anderson
Chief Tuttle
Victor Sutherland
Nathaniel Fuller
Michael Colgan
Tom Donovan
Peter Adams
Mr. Webster
Harlan Warde
Treasury Agent Brooke
Shimen Ruskin
Tailor
John Hamilton
Mr. McNish (uncredited)
Don Brodie
Detective Who Follows Dr. Cory from Hotel (uncredited)
Stapleton Kent
W. J. Higgins (uncredited)
Frank McLure
Man leaving Fuller's Office (uncredited)
William Cottrell
Dr. Crane (uncredited)
Max Wagner
Station Agent (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 30, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Felix E. Feist
- Screenplay & Story
- Felix E. Feist
- Original Score
- Eddie Dunstedter
- Original Title
- Donovan's Brain
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Dowling Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Felix E. Feist
Felix E. Feist, Curt Siodmak, Hugh Brooke
Eddie Dunstedter
Joseph F. Biroc
Herbert L. Strock
Tom Gries
Department Leadership Roster
Felix E. Feist
Director
Felix E. Feist
Screenplay
Tom Gries
Producer
Eddie Dunstedter
Original Music Composer
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Herbert L. Strock
Editor
Boris Leven
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Donovan's Brain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Donovan's Brain about?
A scientist takes the brain of dead man and revives it via electrodes as it lays suspended in a tank of liquid. Soon, the brain grows to possess enormous psychic powers and inflicts its personality upon the doctor who saved it, creating a "Jekyll and Hyde" paradigm.
Who directed Donovan's Brain?
Donovan's Brain was directed by Felix E. Feist.
Who stars in Donovan's Brain?
The principal cast of Donovan's Brain includes Lew Ayres, Nancy Reagan, Gene Evans, Steve Brodie, Tom Powers.
When was Donovan's Brain released and how long is it?
Donovan's Brain was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Donovan's Brain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Donovan's Brain was composed by Eddie Dunstedter.
Is Donovan's Brain based on a book or true story?
Donovan's Brain is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Curt Siodmak".