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The Mind Benders (1963)

109 min  -  Drama | Thriller  -   27 February 1964 (Denmark)
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A dedicated British scientist tests the possibility of brainwashing. If the experiment succeeds, he will stop loving his wife.

Director:

Basil Dearden

Writer:

James Kennaway (original screenplay)

Stars:

Dirk Bogarde, Mary Ure and John Clements
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Cast

Cast overview:
Dirk Bogarde ...
Dr. Henry Laidlaw Longman
Mary Ure Mary Ure ...
Oonagh Longman
John Clements John Clements ...
Major Hall
Michael Bryant Michael Bryant ...
Dr. Danny Tate
Wendy Craig Wendy Craig ...
Annabella
Harold Goldblatt Harold Goldblatt ...
Professor Sharpey
Geoffrey Keen Geoffrey Keen ...
Calder
Terry Palmer Terry Palmer ...
Norman
Norman Bird Norman Bird ...
Aubrey
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Storyline

A British scientist is discovered to have been passing information to the Communists, then kills himself. Another scientist decides that they might have brainwashed him by a sensory deprivation technique, but he doesn't know if someone really can be convinced to act against their strongest feelings. So he agrees to be the subject in an experiment in which others will try to make him stop loving his wife. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Experiment | Sensory Deprivation | Brainwashing | Spy | Psychology

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PERVERTED... SOULESS! The Most Dangerous And Different Motion Picture Ever Brought To The Screen!

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Drama | Thriller

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Denmark) See more »

Also Known As:

El extraño caso del doctor Longman See more »

Filming Locations:

Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK See more »

Company Credits

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Michael Relph Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Trivia

Edward Fox's first film. See more »

Quotes

Annabella: And I have every limb and organ that a girl should have, except one. I no longer have a shoulder to weep on. A Polish gentleman wore it away with his tears.
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Referenced in Silent Scream (1990) See more »