Movie·1988·1h 32m
The Brain
Mind over matter
Directed By
Ed Hunt
Country
Canada
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
Dr. Blake runs a TV show called "Independent Thinkers", which is sort of a Scientology-like self-help/religion program. But he's not making his audience think any more independently – with the help of an alien organism he calls The Brain, he's using brainwashing and mind control. The only thing that stands between them and world domination is a brilliant but troubled high school student with a penchant for pranks...
Written By
Barry Pearson
Producer
Anthony Kramreither, Don Haig
Cinematography
Gilles Corbeil
Music
Paul Zaza
Editor
David Nicholson
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Tom Bresnahan
Jim Majelewski
Cynthia Preston
Janet
David Gale
Dr. Anthony Blakely
George Buza
Verna
Bret Pearson
Willie
Christine Kossak
Vivian
Bernice Quiggan
Mrs. Driscol
Susannah Hoffmann
Becky
Justine Campbell
Doreen
Robert King
Mr. Sweeting
Kenneth McGregor
Mr. Woods
Vinetta Strombergs
Mr. Chisolm
Richard Gira
Mr. Majelewski
Wendy Springate
Mrs. Majelewski
Harry Booker
Officer Marks
Peter Read
Security Guard
Steve Mousseau
The Weird Man
Gary Brown
Police Detective
// crew
Crew
Anthony Kramreither
Producer
Ed Hunt
Director
David Nicholson
Editor
Barry Pearson
Screenplay
Don Haig
Executive Producer
Paul Zaza
Original Music Composer
Gilles Corbeil
Director of Photography
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