The Mind Benders
“PERVERTED... SOULESS! The Most Dangerous And Different Motion Picture Ever Brought To The Screen!”
Synopsis
A British scientist is discovered to have been passing information to the Communists, then kills himself. Another scientist decides that they might have brainwashed him by a sensory deprivation technique, but he doesn’t know if someone really can be convinced to act against their strongest feelings. So he agrees to be the subject in an experiment in which others will try to make him stop loving his wife.
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The Mind Benders (1963) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-12
Top Cast
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Dirk Bogarde
Dr. Henry Laidlaw Longman
Mary Ure
Oonagh Longman
John Clements
Major Hall
Michael Bryant
Dr. Danny Tate
Wendy Craig
Annabella
Harold Goldblatt
Professor Sharpey
Geoffrey Keen
Calder
Terry Palmer
Norman
Norman Bird
Aubrey
Terence Alexander
Rowing Coach (uncredited)
Grace Arnold
Train Passenger (uncredited)
Timothy Beaton
Paul Longman (uncredited)
Elizabeth Counsell
Girl Student on Station (uncredited)
Roger Delgado
Dr. Jean Bonvoulois (uncredited)
Ian Dewar
Crowd Ringleader (uncredited)
Geoffrey Denton
Train Guard (uncredited)
Ashik Devello
2nd Indian Student (uncredited)
Terence Edmond
1st Student at Party (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Basil Dearden
- Screenplay & Story
- James Kennaway
- Original Score
- Georges Auric
- Original Title
- The Mind Benders
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Michael Relph Productions, Anglo-Amalgamated
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Basil Dearden
James Kennaway
Georges Auric
Denys N. Coop
John D. Guthridge
Michael Relph
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Auric
Original Music Composer
John D. Guthridge
Editor
Anthony Mendleson
Costume Design
Basil Dearden
Director
James Kennaway
Screenplay
Michael Relph
Producer
Denys N. Coop
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mind Benders
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What is The Mind Benders about?
A British scientist is discovered to have been passing information to the Communists, then kills himself. Another scientist decides that they might have brainwashed him by a sensory deprivation technique, but he doesn’t know if someone really can be convinced to act against their strongest feelings. So he agrees to be the subject in an experiment in which others will try to make him stop loving his wife.
Who directed The Mind Benders?
The Mind Benders was directed by Basil Dearden.
Who stars in The Mind Benders?
The principal cast of The Mind Benders includes Dirk Bogarde, Mary Ure, John Clements, Michael Bryant, Wendy Craig.
When was The Mind Benders released and how long is it?
The Mind Benders was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mind Benders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mind Benders was composed by Georges Auric.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mind Benders?
The Mind Benders holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).