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Brainstorm

Play trailer Poster for Brainstorm 1965,  1h 45m,  Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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A scientist (Jeffrey Hunter) plans to kill his suicidal lover's (Anne Francis) rotten husband (Dana Andrews), then fake insanity.

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Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Sep 1, 2025
2.5/4
Brainstorm begins promisingly, but the story grows too convoluted and stumbles its way to an obvious ending. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Jul 28, 2024
2.5/4
...a fairly familiar premise that’s employed as a springboard for an increasingly outlandish and downright nutty narrative... Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Oct 21, 2004
B
Distinguishes itself by the depth of its exploration of insanity. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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William Conrad

Director

Jeffrey Hunter

Jim Grayam

Anne Francis

Lorrie Benson

Dana Andrews

Cort Benson

Viveca Lindfors

Dr. Elizabeth Larstadt

Stacy Harris

Josh Reynolds

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Brainstorm

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Movie Info

Synopsis A scientist (Jeffrey Hunter) plans to kill his suicidal lover's (Anne Francis) rotten husband (Dana Andrews), then fake insanity.
Director
William Conrad
Producer
William Conrad
Screenwriter
Mann Rubin
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 5, 1965, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 11, 2017
Runtime
1h 45m
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