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Brainstorm

Brainstorm

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Brainstorm

"The door to the mind is open."

1983

1h 46m

6.2(285 votes)

Science Fiction

Thriller

Overview

Two brilliant research scientists have invented a device capable of recording and playing back sensory experiences only to have devastating results when one of them records their own death.

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Christopher Walken

Christopher Walken

Michael Brace

Natalie Wood

Natalie Wood

Karen Brace

Louise Fletcher

Louise Fletcher

Lillian Reynolds

Cliff Robertson

Cliff Robertson

Alex Terson

Jordan Christopher

Jordan Christopher

Gordy Forbes

Donald Hotton

Donald Hotton

Landan Marks

Alan Fudge

Alan Fudge

Robert Jenkins

Joe Dorsey

Hal Abramson

Bill Morey

Bill Morey

James Zimbach

Jason Lively

Jason Lively

Chris Brace

Creative team

Directed by: Douglas Trumbull
Written by: Philip Frank Messina
Bruce Joel Rubin
Produced by: Douglas Trumbull

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