Donovan's Brain (1953)
A dead man's brain in a hidden laboratory told him to KILL... KILL... KILL
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.
Director: Felix E. Feist
Genre: Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: September 30, 1953
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Curt Siodmak (Novel)
- Hugh Brooke (Adaptation)
- Felix E. Feist (Screenplay)
Music: Eddie Dunstedter
Cinematography: Joseph F. Biroc
Editing: Herbert L. Strock
Production: Dowling Productions, United Artists
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
mad doctor, brain surgery
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Donovan's Brain stars Lew Ayres, Nancy Reagan, Gene Evans, Steve Brodie, Tom Powers, Lisa Howard.
- How long is Donovan's Brain?
- Donovan's Brain has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is Donovan's Brain?
- Donovan's Brain is a Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller film.
- Where was Donovan's Brain produced?
- Donovan's Brain was produced in United States of America.