Movie

Donovan's Brain

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

★ 6.2(41)19531h 23m

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Good to know

Director: Felix E. Feist
Release date: 1953-09-30
Runtime: 1h 23m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Dowling Productions

Donovan's Brain — trailer

About Donovan's Brain

Donovan's Brain is a 1953 movie in the Science Fiction, Horror and Thriller genres, directed by Felix E. Feist, starring Lew Ayres, Nancy Reagan and Gene Evans. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 41 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Donovan's Brain in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Lew Ayres

Dr. Patrick J. Cory

Nancy Reagan

Janice Cory

Gene Evans

Dr. Frank Schratt

Steve Brodie

Herbie Yocum

Tom Powers

Donovan's Washington Advisor

Lisa Howard

Chloe Donovan

James Anderson

Chief Tuttle

Victor Sutherland

Nathaniel Fuller

Michael Colgan

Tom Donovan

Peter Adams

Mr. Webster

Harlan Warde

Treasury Agent Brooke

Shimen Ruskin

Tailor

Themes & keywords

mad doctorbrain surgery

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Donovan's Brain in Mexico?+

Donovan's Brain is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Donovan's Brain on Netflix?+

Donovan's Brain is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Donovan's Brain?+

Donovan's Brain has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

Who stars in Donovan's Brain?+

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

When did Donovan's Brain come out?+

Donovan's Brain is a 1953 movie directed by Felix E. Feist.

What genre is Donovan's Brain?+

Donovan's Brain is Science Fiction, Horror and Thriller film.

Who directed Donovan's Brain?+

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