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The Brain

Crime • Comedy • 1969 • 1h 55m

The Brain movie poster

RATING★ 3.6

RUNTIME1h 55m

LANGUAGEFR

STATUSReleased

📺 Where to Watch

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📖 Synopsis

Arthur and Anatole are two little robbers. They want to rob money, money that will travel in a special train from Paris to Bruxelles. They don't know that other people have planned to do the same thing.

🎥 Production Details

Tagline: “The Brain has rocked the world with laughter!”
Release Status: Released
Genres: Crime, Comedy
Director: Gérard Oury

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Original Language

FR

🎭 Cast

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Jean-Paul BelmondoArthur Lespinasse

Bourvil

BourvilAnatole

David Niven

David NivenColonnel Carol Matthews, Aka 'Le Cerveau'

Eli Wallach

Eli WallachFrankie Scannapieco, Godfather of the Italian Mafia

Silvia Monti

Silvia MontiSofia Scannapieco, Frankie's Sister

Raymond Gérôme

Raymond GérômeCommissioner

Fernand Guiot

Fernand GuiotInspector Mazurel, Assistant to the Commissioner

Jacques Balutin

Jacques BalutinInspector Pochet

Jacques Ciron

Jacques CironInspector Dubœuf

Patrick Préjean

Patrick PréjeanBelgian Sergeant of the Armoured Car

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Brain about?: Arthur and Anatole are two little robbers. They want to rob money, money that will travel in a special train from Paris to Bruxelles. They don't know that other people have planned to do the same thing.
Who directed The Brain?: The Brain was directed by Gérard Oury.
When was The Brain released?: The Brain was released on March 7, 1969.
How long is The Brain?: The Brain has a runtime of 1h 55m.
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