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Mind over matter - The Brain
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Title: The Brain

Release Date: 3 Nov 1988

Runtime: 1h 34m

Genre: Horror, Science Fiction

Director: Brightstar Films, Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment

Production Companies: Brightstar Films, Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment

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...

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Average Vote: 5.134 (71 votes)

Cast

  • Jim Majelewski: Tom Bresnahan
  • Janet: Cynthia Preston
  • Dr. Anthony Blakely: David Gale
  • Verna: George Buza
  • Willie: Bret Pearson
  • Vivian: Christine Kossak
  • Mrs. Driscol: Bernice Quiggan
  • Becky: Susannah Hoffmann
  • Doreen: Justine Campbell
  • Mr. Sweeting: Robert King
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