The Brain(1969)
Le Cerveau
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The Brain 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.
The Brain (1969) is a crime and comedy film directed by Gérard Oury, released on March 7, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Bourvil, David Niven and Eli Wallach. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 310 ratings.
- Director:
- Gérard Oury
- Writers:
- Marcel Jullian, Gérard Oury, Danièle Thompson
- Producers:
- Alain Poiré
- Cinematographer:
- Wladimir Ivanov
- Composer:
- Georges Delerue
- Production:
- DDL Cinematografica, S.N.E. Gaumont
- Status:
- Released
The Brain (1969) Trailer
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The Brain Cast & Crew
Main 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
Robert Dalban
as Belgian Soldier of the Armored Car (With a Cold)
Raoul Delfosse
as Belgian Soldier of the Armored Car
Key crew
Directed by Gérard Oury, written by Marcel Jullian, Gérard Oury and Danièle Thompson, produced by Alain Poiré.
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The Brain Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 310 ratings.
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The Brain – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Brain online?
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The Brain (1969) is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Brain?
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The main cast of The Brain (1969) includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Bourvil, David Niven, Eli Wallach and Silvia Monti. The film was directed by Gérard Oury. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Brain released?
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The Brain was released on March 7, 1969 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is The Brain worth watching?
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The Brain (1969) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 310 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Brain?
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Yes. The official The Brain trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.