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The Brain That Wouldn't Die
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The Brain That Wouldn't Die

1962-02-25 · 82 min · ★ 4.7

Horror · Science Fiction

Dr. Bill Cortner and his fiancée, Jan Compton, are driving to his lab when they get into a horrible car accident. Compton is decapitated. But Cortner is not fazed by this seemingly insurmountable hurdle. His expertise is in transplants, and he is excited to perform the first head transplant. Keeping Compton's head alive in his lab, Cortner plans the groundbreaking yet unorthodox surgery. First, however, he needs a body.

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Directors
Joseph Green
Production companies
Rex Carlton Productions, American International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 62,000

Top Cast

Jason EversJason EversDr. Bill Cortner (as Herb Evers)
Virginia LeithVirginia LeithJan Compton
Leslie DanielsLeslie DanielsKurt
Adele LamontDoris Powell
Bonnie SharieBlonde Stripper
Doris BrentNurse
Paula MorrisBrunet Stripper
Marilyn HanoldMarilyn HanoldPeggy Howard
Bruce BrightonDr. Cortner
Arny FreemanArny FreemanPhotographer
Fred MartinMedical Assistant
Lola MasonDonna Williams
Bruce KerrBeauty Contest M.C.
Audrey DeverealJeannie Reynolds
Eddie CarmelMonster
Sammy PetrilloSammy PetrilloArt

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