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The Brain-Stealers

1968-12-21 · 98 min · ★ 8.0

Science Fiction · Thriller

A mad scientist wants to get his hands on a certain growth-accelerating serum developed by Hong Kong scientist Dr. Li Zong-Hua so that he can create an army of supermen and conquer the world.

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Directors
Umetsugu Inoue
Production companies
Shaw Brothers
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lily HoLily HoLi Chiu-Lan
Peter Chen HoPeter Chen HoXiao Jia-Wen
Chin FengChin FengLi Yuan-Ming
Betty Ting PeiBetty Ting PeiDing Die
Ku Wen-ChungKu Wen-Chung
Lin Chih-YungLin Chih-YungChang Tse-Xia
Ku Wen-ChungKu Wen-ChungLi Zong-Hua
Hoh BanHoh BanChiu Tien-Wei
Ching SaanDa Chuan
King Pai-ChienKing Pai-ChienButler Luo Tian
Hong LiuHong LiuPeter

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