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Donovan's Brain (1953)

A dead man's brain in a hidden laboratory told him to KILL... KILL... KILL

6.2audience score
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Released September 30, 1953Runtime 1h 23mDirector Felix E. Feist

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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Cast of Donovan's Brain

Lew Ayres

Lew Ayres

Dr. Patrick J. Cory
Nancy Reagan

Nancy Reagan

Janice Cory
Gene Evans

Gene Evans

Dr. Frank Schratt
Steve Brodie

Steve Brodie

Herbie Yocum
Tom Powers

Tom Powers

Donovan's Washington Advisor
Lisa Howard

Lisa Howard

Chloe Donovan
James Anderson

James Anderson

Chief Tuttle
Victor Sutherland

Victor Sutherland

Nathaniel Fuller
Michael Colgan

Michael Colgan

Tom Donovan
Peter Adams

Peter Adams

Mr. Webster
Shimen Ruskin

Shimen Ruskin

Tailor
John Hamilton

John Hamilton

Mr. McNish (uncredited)

About Donovan's Brain

Where can I watch Donovan's Brain?

Donovan's Brain is currently streaming in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel .

Who stars in Donovan's Brain?

Donovan's Brain stars Lew Ayres, Nancy Reagan, Gene Evans, Steve Brodie, Tom Powers.

Who directed Donovan's Brain?

Donovan's Brain was directed by Felix E. Feist.

How long is Donovan's Brain?

Donovan's Brain has a runtime of 1h 23m.

What is Donovan's Brain about?

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.