Donovan's Brain
"A dead man's brain in a hidden laboratory told him to KILL... KILL... KILL"
Originally released in 1953. Donovan's Brain is a science fiction/horror film. directed by Felix E. Feist. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lew Ayres, Nancy Reagan, and Gene Evans
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 30, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (39 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Dowling Productions
- United Artists
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...
Who directed Donovan's Brain?
Donovan's Brain was directed by Felix E. Feist.
How long is Donovan's Brain?
Donovan's Brain has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Donovan's Brain released?
Donovan's Brain was released on September 30, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Donovan's Brain?
The main cast of Donovan's Brain includes Lew Ayres, Nancy Reagan, Gene Evans, Steve Brodie, Tom Powers.