Donovan's Brain(1953)
A dead man's brain in a hidden laboratory told him to KILL... KILL... KILL
Donovan's Brain 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.
Donovan's Brain (1953) is a science fiction, horror and thriller film directed by Felix E. Feist, released on September 30, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Lew Ayres, Nancy Reagan, Gene Evans and Steve Brodie. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 42 ratings.
- Director:
- Felix E. Feist
- Writers:
- Curt Siodmak, Hugh Brooke, Felix E. Feist
- Producers:
- Tom Gries
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph F. Biroc
- Composer:
- Eddie Dunstedter
- Production:
- Dowling Productions, United Artists
- Status:
- Released
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Donovan's Brain Cast & Crew
Main 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
- Harlan Warde
Harlan Warde
as Treasury Agent Brooke
Shimen Ruskin
as Tailor
Key crew
Directed by Felix E. Feist, written by Curt Siodmak, Hugh Brooke and Felix E. Feist, produced by Tom Gries.
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Donovan's Brain Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 42 ratings.
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Where can I watch Donovan's Brain online?
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Donovan's Brain (1953) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Donovan's Brain?
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The main cast of Donovan's Brain (1953) includes Lew Ayres, Nancy Reagan, Gene Evans, Steve Brodie and Tom Powers. The film was directed by Felix E. Feist. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Donovan's Brain released?
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Donovan's Brain was released on September 30, 1953 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is Donovan's Brain worth watching?
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Donovan's Brain (1953) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 42 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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