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Le cerveau qui ne voulait pas mourir

Original title: The Brain That Wouldn't Die
  • 1962
  • Approved
  • 1h 22m
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4.5/10
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Virginia Leith in Le cerveau qui ne voulait pas mourir (1962)
A doctor experimenting with transplant techniques keeps his girlfriend's head alive when she is decapitated in a car crash, then goes hunting for a new body.
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A doctor experimenting with transplant techniques keeps his girlfriend's head alive when she is decapitated in a car crash, then goes hunting for a new body.A doctor experimenting with transplant techniques keeps his girlfriend's head alive when she is decapitated in a car crash, then goes hunting for a new body.A doctor experimenting with transplant techniques keeps his girlfriend's head alive when she is decapitated in a car crash, then goes hunting for a new body.

  • Director
    • Joseph Green
  • Writers
    • Doris Brent
    • Joseph Green
    • Rex Carlton
  • Stars
    • Jason Evers
    • Virginia Leith
    • Anthony La Penna
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    • IMDb RATING
    4.5/10
    7.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Joseph Green
    • Writers
      • Doris Brent
      • Joseph Green
      • Rex Carlton
    • Stars
      • Jason Evers
      • Virginia Leith
      • Anthony La Penna
    • 201User reviews
    • 86Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Jason Evers and Virginia Leith in Le cerveau qui ne voulait pas mourir (1962)
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    Doris Brent, Bruce Brighton, Jason Evers, and Fred Martin in Le cerveau qui ne voulait pas mourir (1962)
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    Jason Evers
    Jason Evers
    • Dr. Bill Cortner
    • (as Herb Evers)
    Virginia Leith
    Virginia Leith
    • Jan Compton…
    Anthony La Penna
    • Kurt
    • (as Leslie Daniel)
    Adele Lamont
    • Doris Powell
    Bonnie Sharie
    • Blonde Stripper
    Paula Morris
    • Brunet Stripper
    Marilyn Hanold
    Marilyn Hanold
    • Peggy Howard
    • (as Marlyn Hanold)
    Bruce Brighton
    • Dr. Cortner
    Arny Freeman
    • Photographer
    Fred Martin
    • Medical Assistant
    Lola Mason
    • Donna Williams
    Doris Brent
    • Nurse
    Bruce Kerr
    Bruce Kerr
    • Beauty Contest M.C.
    Audrey Devereau
    • Jeannie Reynolds
    Eddie Carmel
    • Monster
    Sammy Petrillo
    Sammy Petrillo
    • Art
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Joseph Green
    • Writers
      • Doris Brent
      • Joseph Green
      • Rex Carlton
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Reportedly, Virginia Leith hated the film so much she refused to return for post-production. At least a few of her lines were dubbed by Doris Brent, who played a nurse.
    • Goofs
      Even were it possible to keep a severed head alive by ensuring enough oxygenated blood is circulated through the brain (as it appears to be, here), it would still be impossible for Jan to speak without lungs or vocal cords.
    • Quotes

      Blonde Stripper: [hands on hips] You lousy tramp! Once in a blue moon I liken to a guy with class and *you* mess it up!

      Brunet Stripper: Eh! What makes you think you had him? He wouldn't have you on a bet!

      Blonde Stripper: [hands still on hips] Says who?

      Brunet Stripper: Says me! What's a guy like that want with *leftovers* for?

      Blonde Stripper: *Leftovers*?

      [blonde stripper goes to slap the brunette stripper and a man's hand appears on screen slapping the brunette stripper]

      Brunet Stripper: [puts hand to face in shock] Why you cheap third grade stripper!

      [catfight ensues between the two strippers]

      Brunet Stripper: Ow! Let go!

      Blonde Stripper: Don't you ever call me that again! Oooh!

      Brunet Stripper: I'll mash you on the butt!

      Blonde Stripper: Try!

      Brunet Stripper: Oh, I'll try!

      [camera cuts to shot of a tapestry with cats on it and a voice says "Meow!"]

    • Crazy credits
      At the beginning, the title is given as "The Brain That Wouldn't Die." The end title card lists the title as "The Head That Wouldn't Die."
    • Alternate versions
      Also released in shorter version that removes most of the violent footage.
    • Connections
      Edited into Night of the Day of the Dawn of the Son of the Bride of the Return of the Revenge of the Terror of the Attack of the Evil, Mutant, Hellbound, Flesh-Eating Subhumanoid Zombified Living Dead, Part 3 (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      The Web
      Composed by Tony Restaino
      Performed by Abe Baker
      By Permission of Laurel Records
      [Theme Music]

    User reviews201

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    ...a guilty pleasure.
    Come on you guys. Lighten up. This film doesn't belong on the Bottom 100 List. Where's your sense of humor? Try to experience it in the spirit in which it was made. Take it with a grain of salt. It's a very funny movie. Unintentionally maybe, but still pretty hilarious. I run it sometimes when I need a really good laugh.
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    • Dec 4, 1998

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 10, 1962 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Brain That Wouldn't Die
    • Filming locations
      • Tarrytown, New York, USA(Lyndhurst Mansion)
    • Production company
      • Rex Carlton Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $62,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 22 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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