The Brain from Planet Arous
An evil alien brain, bent on world domination, takes over the body of an atomic scientist, while a "good" alien brain inhabits the body of the scientist's dog and waits for an opportunity to defeat the evil brain.
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A scientist becomes host to a powerful alien intelligence with plans for global domination in this classic 1950s science fiction film. The Brain from Planet Arous is a memorable entry in the golden age of low-budget sci-fi cinema. Starring John Agar and Joyce Meadows. IMDb rating 5.3 / 10 This presentation includes a complete feature film with minor adjustments for viewing quality. A vintage cartoon is shown before the movie, and another cartoon is shown after the movie. 📜 Public Domain Notice: This film is believed to be in the public domain based on available records and its widespread archival circulation. No active copyright ownership has been identified. If you are a rights holder and believe this content has been uploaded in error, please contact me for prompt review.
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- Director
- Nathan Juran
- Starring
- John Agar, Joyce Meadows, Robert Fuller, Thomas Browne Henry, Henry Travis, E. Leslie Thomas, Tim Graham, Bill Giorgio
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