The Mind Snatchers

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The Mind Snatchers

"Sometimes the cure is deadlier than the disease"

1972

1h 34m

5.9(13 votes)

Science Fiction

Drama

Thriller

Overview

A German scientist works on a way of quelling overly aggressive soldiers by developing implants that directly stimulate the pleasure centers of the brain.

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Cast & Crew

10 members

Acting

Christopher Walken

Pvt. James H. Reese

Acting

Ronny Cox

Sergeant Boford Miles

Acting

Joss Ackland

Dr. Frederick

Acting

Ralph Meeker

The Major

Acting

Marco St. John

Lawrence Shannon

Acting

Bette Henritze

Anna Kraus

Acting

Susan Travers

Nurse Schroeder

Acting

Tom Aldredge

Medic

Acting

Birthe Neumann

Lisa

Acting

Claus Nissen

Army Psychiatrist

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