Brainstorm

Brainstorm

Brainstorm

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Brainstorm

"The door to the mind is open."

1983

1h 46m

6.2(271 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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Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Videos & Trailers

2 videos

Cast & Crew

22 members

Acting

Christopher Walken

Michael Brace

Christopher Walken

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Natalie Wood

Karen Brace

Natalie Wood

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Louise Fletcher

Lillian Reynolds

Louise Fletcher

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Cliff Robertson

Alex Terson

Cliff Robertson

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Jordan Christopher

Gordy Forbes

Jordan Christopher

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Donald Hotton

Landan Marks

Donald Hotton

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Alan Fudge

Robert Jenkins

Alan Fudge

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Joe Dorsey

Hal Abramson

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Acting

Bill Morey

James Zimbach

Bill Morey

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Jason Lively

Chris Brace

Jason Lively

Acting

Darrell Larson

Security Technician

Darrell Larson

Acting

Lou Walker

Chef

Lou Walker

Acting

Stacey Kuhne-Adams

Andrea

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John Hugh

Animal Lab Technician

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Acting

Ira David Wood III

Barry (as David Wood)

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Keith Colbert

Dr. Ted Harris

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Jerry Bennett

Dr. Janet Bock

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Mary Fran Lyman

Realtor (as Mary-Fran Lyman)

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Jack Harmon

Security Guard

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Production

Nina Axelrod

Simulator Technician

Nina Axelrod

Acting

Lana Clarkson

Food Fantasy Girl (uncredited)

Lana Clarkson

Acting

George Sasaki

Scientist (uncredited)

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