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The Brain from Planet Arous
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The Brain from Planet Arous

1957-12-26 · 71 min · ★ 5.1

Horror · Science Fiction

A malevolent alien brain, bent on world domination, takes over the body of an atomic scientist, while a 'good' alien brain inhabits the body of the scientist's dog and waits for an opportunity to defeat the evil brain.

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Directors
Nathan Juran
Production companies
Marquette Productions Ltd.
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John AgarJohn AgarSteve March
Joyce MeadowsJoyce MeadowsSally Fallon
Robert FullerRobert FullerDan Murphy
Thomas Browne HenryThomas Browne HenryJohn Fallon
Henry TravisColonel Frogley
E. Leslie ThomasGeneral Brown
Tim GrahamSheriff Wiley Pane
Bill GiorgioRussian
Ken TerrellKen TerrellColonel in Conference Room
Dale TateProfessor/voices of Gor & Vol (uncredited)

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