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The Brain(1988)
Status: Released
Date: 1988-11-03
52%
77 Votes
Time: 1h 34m
Mind over matter
Overview:
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...
Languages: English.
Countries:
Canada
ProductionCompanies:
Brightstar Films
Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment
Movie: The Brain
Top 10 Billed Cast
Tom Bresnahan
Jim Majelewski
Cynthia Preston
Janet
David Gale
Dr. Anthony Blakely
George Buza
Verna
Christine Kossak
Vivian
Susannah Hoffmann
Becky
Robert King
Mr. Sweeting
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