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The Brain (1988)

Mind over matter

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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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Cast

  • Tom Bresnahan Tom Bresnahan Jim Majelewski
  • Cynthia Preston Cynthia Preston Janet
  • David Gale David Gale Dr. Anthony Blakely
  • George Buza George Buza Verna
  • Bret Pearson Willie
  • Christine Kossak Christine Kossak Vivian
  • Bernice Quiggan Mrs. Driscol
  • Susannah Hoffmann Susannah Hoffmann Becky
  • Justine Campbell Doreen
  • Robert King Robert King Mr. Sweeting
  • Kenneth McGregor Kenneth McGregor Mr. Woods
  • Vinetta Strombergs Mr. Chisolm
  • Richard Gira Mr. Majelewski
  • Wendy Springate Mrs. Majelewski
  • Harry Booker Officer Marks
  • Peter Read Security Guard
  • Steve Mousseau Steve Mousseau The Weird Man
  • Gary Brown Police Detective

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