Brainstorm

Sep 30, 1983

1h 46m

★ 6.3

The door to the mind is open.

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.

Genres

Science Fiction

Thriller

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Brainstorm Trailers

Cast

Michael Brace

Christopher Walken

Karen Brace

Natalie Wood

Lillian Reynolds

Louise Fletcher

Alex Terson

Cliff Robertson

Gordy Forbes

Jordan Christopher

Landan Marks

Donald Hotton

Robert Jenkins

Alan Fudge

Hal Abramson

Joe Dorsey

James Zimbach

Bill Morey

Chris Brace

Jason Lively

Security Technician

Darrell Larson

Chef

Lou Walker

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