Donovan's Brain
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Donovan's Brain
- Genres: Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller
- Release Date: 1953-09-30
- Runtime: 83 minutes
- Rating: 6.1/10 (37 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Dowling Productions, United Artists
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.9074
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Lew Ayres
as Dr. Patrick J. Cory
Nancy Reagan
as Janice Cory
Gene Evans
as Dr. Frank Schratt
Steve Brodie
as Herbie Yocum
Tom Powers
as Donovan's Washington Advisor
Lisa Howard
as Chloe Donovan
James Anderson
as Chief Tuttle
Victor Sutherland
as Nathaniel Fuller
Michael Colgan
as Tom Donovan
Peter Adams
as Mr. Webster
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Donovan's Brain (1953) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
Joe Dante on DONOVAN'S BRAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Donovan's Brain?▼
Donovan's Brain is a Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1953-09-30.
Who are the main actors in Donovan's Brain?▼
The main cast includes Lew Ayres, Nancy Reagan, Gene Evans, Steve Brodie, Tom Powers, .
Where can I watch Donovan's Brain online?▼
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Is Donovan's Brain based on a true story?▼
A dead man's brain in a hidden laboratory told him to KILL... KILL... KILL
What is the IMDb rating of Donovan's Brain?▼
Donovan's Brain has an IMDb rating of 6.1/10 based on 37 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Donovan's Brain?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Donovan's Brain?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Dowling Productions, United Artists. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Donovan's Brain filmed?▼
Donovan's Brain was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Donovan's Brain?▼
The total runtime of Donovan's Brain is 83 minutes.
Is Donovan's Brain suitable for kids?▼
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Will there be a sequel to Donovan's Brain?▼
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