Director: Felix E. Feist
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Donovan's Brain
Language
English
NMTW
57%
Mixed
1 nomination
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Lew AyresDr. Patrick J. Cory -
Nancy ReaganJanice Cory
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Gene EvansDr. Frank Schratt
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Steve BrodieHerbie Yocum
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Tom PowersDonovan's Washington Advisor
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Lisa HowardChloe Donovan
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James AndersonChief Tuttle
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Victor SutherlandNathaniel Fuller
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Peter AdamsMr. Webster
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Harlan WardeTreasury Agent Brooke
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Shimen RuskinTailor
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John HamiltonMr. McNish (uncredited)
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Don BrodieDetective Who Follows Dr. Cory from Hotel (uncredited)
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Frank McLureMan leaving Fuller's Office (uncredited)
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Max WagnerStation Agent (uncredited)
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Paul Hoffmann
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Michael ColganTom Donovan
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Stapleton KentW. J. Higgins (uncredited)
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William CottrellDr. Crane (uncredited)
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Sam HarrisMan leaving Fuller's Office (uncredited)
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| Country: | USA |
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| Length: | 83 min |
Description:
A brilliant scientist conducts a daring experiment to revive a deceased person's brain using advanced technology. The revived brain shows surprising psychic abilities and forms a connection with its creator. As time passes, these powers begin to affect the doctor, blurring the boundary between their minds. The film explores themes of duality, control, and identity, similar to "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." It combines science, ethics, and psychological conflict in a suspenseful story that questions human nature and the risks of advancing scientific knowledge.
| Alternative title: | Donovan's Brain |
| Release year: | 1953 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 1 nomination |
| Director: | Felix E. Feist |
| Type: | Movie |
| Sub-genres: | brain surgery mad doctor |
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