Movie

Brainwashed

★ 7.1(14)19601h 42m

Brainwashed is available to rent or buy on blue TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in Switzerland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch Brainwashed

🇨🇭 Switzerland

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Good to know

Director: Gerd Oswald
Release date: 1960-09-02
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Roxy Film

About Brainwashed

Brainwashed is a 1960 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Gerd Oswald, starring Curd Jürgens, Claire Bloom and Hansjörg Felmy. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 14 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Brainwashed in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Werner von Basil, a Austrian intellectual, was captured by the Nazis in 1938. They want to break him to confess smuggling. Without any mental sustenance, the only thing left to keep his mind busy is an old tactics book for chess.

Cast

Curd Jürgens

Werner von Basil

Claire Bloom

Irene Andreny

Hansjörg Felmy

Hans Berger

Mario Adorf

Mirko Centowic

Hans Söhnker

Bishop Ambrosse

Rudolf Forster

Hotelmanager

Jan Hendriks

First Officer

Albert Lieven

Hartmann

Dietmar Schönherr

Rabbi

Wolfgang Wahl

Mondgesicht

Albert Bessler

Scientist

Alan Gifford

Mac Iver

Themes & keywords

chessbased on novel or book

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Brainwashed in Switzerland?+

In Switzerland, Brainwashed is available to rent or buy on blue TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Brainwashed on Netflix?+

Brainwashed is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is Brainwashed?+

Brainwashed has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in Brainwashed?+

Brainwashed stars Curd Jürgens, Claire Bloom, Hansjörg Felmy, Mario Adorf and Hans Söhnker.

When did Brainwashed come out?+

Brainwashed is a 1960 movie directed by Gerd Oswald.

What genre is Brainwashed?+

Brainwashed is Drama film.

Who directed Brainwashed?+

Brainwashed was directed by Gerd Oswald.