Donovan's Brain
“A dead man's brain in a hidden laboratory told him to KILL... KILL... KILL”
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | FlixFling |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | FlixFling |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About Donovan's Brain
Donovan's Brain is a 1953 English-language science fiction, horror and thriller film directed by Felix E. Feist. The cast is led by Lew Ayres, Nancy Reagan, Gene Evans. It has a runtime of 1h 23m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, ScreenPix Apple TV channel.
Donovan's Brain was produced by Dowling Productions and United Artists and made in United States of America. It was released on September 30, 1953.
- Director
- Felix E. Feist
- Writers
- Felix E. Feist
- Release date
- September 30, 1953
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Dowling Productions, United Artists
Donovan's Brain cast & crew
Donovan's Brain was directed by Felix E. Feist and written by Felix E. Feist.
The cast features 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, and Lisa Howard as Chloe Donovan.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Eddie Dunstedter, cinematography is by Joseph F. Biroc, and it was produced by Tom Gries.
Is Donovan's Brain worth watching?
At 1h 23m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy science fiction, horror, and thriller, Donovan's Brain is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Donovan's Brain
Lew Ayres
Dr. Patrick J. Cory
Nancy Reagan
Janice Cory
Gene Evans
Dr. Frank Schratt
Steve Brodie
Herbie Yocum
Tom Powers
Donovan's Washington Advisor
Lisa Howard
Chloe Donovan
James Anderson
Chief Tuttle
Victor Sutherland
Nathaniel Fuller
Michael Colgan
Tom Donovan
Peter Adams
Mr. Webster
Harlan Warde
Treasury Agent Brooke
Shimen Ruskin
Tailor
Donovan's Brain — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Donovan's Brain in United States?
Donovan's Brain is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is Donovan's Brain on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Donovan's Brain is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Donovan's Brain in?
Donovan's Brain is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Donovan's Brain?
Donovan's Brain runs 1 hours 23 minutes (83 minutes).
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