The Mind Benders(1963)
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The Mind Benders Synopsis
A British scientist is discovered to have been passing information to the Communists, then kills himself. Another scientist decides that they might have brainwashed him by a sensory deprivation technique, but he doesn’t know if someone really can be convinced to act against their strongest feelings. So he agrees to be the subject in an experiment in which others will try to make him stop loving his wife.
The Mind Benders (1963) is a thriller and drama film directed by Basil Dearden, released on February 1, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Dirk Bogarde, Mary Ure, John Clements and Michael Bryant. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- Basil Dearden
- Writers:
- James Kennaway
- Producers:
- Michael Relph
- Cinematographer:
- Denys N. Coop
- Composer:
- Georges Auric
- Production:
- Michael Relph Productions, Anglo-Amalgamated
- Status:
- Released
The Mind Benders (1963) Trailer
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The Mind Benders Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dirk Bogarde
as Dr. Henry Laidlaw Longman
Mary Ure
as Oonagh Longman
John Clements
as Major Hall
Michael Bryant
as Dr. Danny Tate
Wendy Craig
as Annabella
Harold Goldblatt
as Professor Sharpey
Geoffrey Keen
as Calder
- Terry Palmer
Terry Palmer
as Norman
Norman Bird
as Aubrey
Terence Alexander
as Rowing Coach (uncredited)
Grace Arnold
as Train Passenger (uncredited)
- Timothy Beaton
Timothy Beaton
as Paul Longman (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Basil Dearden, written by James Kennaway, produced by Michael Relph.
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The Mind Benders Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 30 ratings.
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The Mind Benders – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Mind Benders?
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The main cast of The Mind Benders (1963) includes Dirk Bogarde, Mary Ure, John Clements, Michael Bryant and Wendy Craig. The film was directed by Basil Dearden. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Mind Benders released?
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The Mind Benders was released on February 1, 1963 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is The Mind Benders worth watching?
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The Mind Benders (1963) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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