The Brain (1988) Horror Sci-Fi
The Brain (1988) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.60/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.2/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 4.0/10
The Brain Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: 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...
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The Brain Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1988 (more 1988 movies)
Language: English
Country: Canada
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Brain Release Dates Blu-ray: Apr 30, 2019, DVD: Jan 16, 2018
Producers: Phillip M. Good, Ken Gord, Don Haig, Anthony Kramreither
Musicians: Paul Zaza
Cinematographers: Gilles Corbeil
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The Brain (1988) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Brain Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Bresnahan | ... | Jim Majelewski (as Tom Breznahan) |
| Cynthia Preston | ... | Janet (as Cyndy Preston) |
| David Gale | ... | Dr. Anthony Blakely |
| George Buza | ... | Verna |
| Christine Kossak | ... | Vivian (as Christine Kossack) |
| Bret Pearson | ... | Willie |
| Bernice Quiggan | ... | Mrs. Driscol |
| Susannah Hoffmann | ... | Becky |
| Justine Campbell | ... | Doreen |
| Robert King | ... | Mr. Sweeting |
| Kenneth McGregor | ... | Mr. Woods (as Ken McGregor) |
| Vinetta Strombergs | ... | Ms. Chisolm |
| Richard Gira | ... | Mr. Majelewski |
| Wendy Springate | ... | Mrs. Majelewski |
| Harry Booker | ... | Officer Marks |
| Peter Read | ... | Security Guard |
| Steve Mousseau | ... | The Weird Man |
| Garry Bron | ... | Police Detective |
| Garry Brown | ... | Police Detective |
| Sarah Chapple | ... | Debbie Hodges |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Tom Bresnahan (b. October 3, 1965) – Jim Majelewski (as Tom Breznahan)
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Tom Breznahan - Cynthia Preston (b. May 18, 1968) – Janet (as Cyndy Preston)
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Cindy Preston | Cyndy Preston - David Gale, as Dr. Anthony Blakely, passed away at age 54 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 1½" (1.87 m) - George Buza (b. January 7, 1949) – Verna
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: George Busa - Christine Kossak – Vivian (as Christine Kossack)
- Bret Pearson – Willie
- Bernice Quiggan – Mrs. Driscol
- Susannah Hoffmann (b. March 20, 1963) – Becky
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: Susannah Hoffman | Susanna Hoffman | Suzannah Hoffman - Justine Campbell – Doreen
- Robert King – Mr. Sweeting
- Kenneth McGregor – Mr. Woods (as Ken McGregor)
Also known as: Kenneth MacGregor | Ken MacGregor | Kenneth McGreggor | Kenneth J. McGregor | Kenneth John McGregor | Ken McGregor - Vinetta Strombergs – Ms. Chisolm
- Richard Gira – Mr. Majelewski
- Wendy Springate – Mrs. Majelewski
- Harry Booker – Officer Marks
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