The Brain
"The Brain has rocked the world with laughter!"
Originally released in 1969. The Brain is a crime/comedy film. directed by Gérard Oury.
Starring Jean-Paul Belmondo, Bourvil, and David Niven
Synopsis
Arthur and Anatole are two little robbers. They want to rob money, money that will travel in a special train from Paris to Bruxelles. They don't know that other people have planned to do the same thing.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 7, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (288 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Jean-Paul Belmondo
as Arthur Lespinasse
Bourvil
as Anatole
David Niven
as Colonnel Carol Matthews, aka 'Le Cerveau'
Eli Wallach
as Frankie Scannapieco, godfather of the Italian mafia
Silvia Monti
as Sofia Scannapieco, Frankie's sister
Raymond Gérôme
as Commissioner
Fernand Guiot
as Inspector Mazurel, assistant to the commissioner
Jacques Balutin
as Inspector Pochet
Jacques Ciron
as Inspector Dubœuf
Patrick Préjean
as Belgian Sergeant of the armoured car
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- DDL Cinematografica
- S.N.E. Gaumont
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Brain about?
Arthur and Anatole are two little robbers. They want to rob money, money that will travel in a special train from Paris to Bruxelles. They don't know that other people have planned to do the same t...
Who directed The Brain?
The Brain was directed by Gérard Oury.
How long is The Brain?
The Brain has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was The Brain released?
The Brain was released on March 7, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Brain?
The main cast of The Brain includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Bourvil, David Niven, Eli Wallach, Silvia Monti.
Is The Brain worth watching?
The Brain has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 288 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.