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Still from Brainstorm — Brainstorm (1965) — William ConradPhotographed by Sam Leavitt

Poster for Brainstorm

William Conrad

Brainstorm

English / 1965 / 1h 45m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.30/5·1K ratings·322 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Scientist Jim Grayam saves his boss' wife from suicide but then falls in love with her.

Included in
Hollywood Crack-Up: The Decade American Cinema Lost Its Mind
Position 6

Credits

Crew

DirectorWilliam Conrad

WriterMann Rubin

CinematographerSam Leavitt

ComposerGeorge Duning

EditorWilliam H. Ziegler

Producer

Cast

Jeffrey Hunteras Jim Grayam

Anne Francisas Lorrie Benson

Dana Andrewsas Cort Benson

Viveca Lindforsas Dr. Elizabeth Larstadt

Stacy Harrisas Josh Reynolds

Kathie Browneas Angie DeWitt

Phillip Pineas Dr. Ames

Michael Pateas Dr. Mills

Robert McQueeneyas Sgt. Dawes

Strother Martinas Mr. Clyde

Joan Swiftas Clara

George Pellingas Butler

Victoria Paige Meyerinkas Julie Benson

Stephen Robertsas Judge

Pat Cardias Bobby

Leon Altonas Spectator (uncredited)

Tom Anfinsenas Party Guest (uncredited)

David Armstrongas Party Guest (uncredited)

Frank Bakeras Executive (uncredited)

Harry Bartellas Detective (uncredited)

Brainstorm (1965) | Criteria