FILMDBDonovan's Brain1953
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Donovan's Brain
Mystery & suspense film with a runtime of 83 minutes, released in 1953. Presented in English.
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Based on the novel by Curt Siodmak, this horror film follows scientist Dr. Patrick J. Cory's (Lew Ayres) discovery of a method to keep disembodied brains alive. However, when Cory gets a hold of the brain of a ruthless businessman who was killed in a plane crash, the brain takes on a power of its own and threatens to take control of the body and actions of the scientist.
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How long is Donovan's Brain?
Donovan's Brain runs for 1h 23m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under mystery & suspense, Horror.
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