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Brainstorm

Brainstorm

The door to the mind is open.

19836.21h 46m

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.

Directed by Douglas Trumbull
Written by Bruce Joel Rubin, Robert Stitzel, Philip Frank Messina
Produced by Douglas Trumbull
Box OfficeBudget: $18.0MRevenue: $10.2M

Top Cast

Christopher Walken

Christopher Walken

Michael Brace

Natalie Wood

Natalie Wood

Karen Brace

Louise Fletcher

Louise Fletcher

Lillian Reynolds

Cliff Robertson

Cliff Robertson

Alex Terson

Jordan Christopher

Jordan Christopher

Gordy Forbes

Donald Hotton

Donald Hotton

Landan Marks

Alan Fudge

Alan Fudge

Robert Jenkins

J

Joe Dorsey

Hal Abramson

Bill Morey

Bill Morey

James Zimbach

Jason Lively

Jason Lively

Chris Brace

Themes & Keywords

virtual realitymemory

About Brainstorm

Brainstorm is a science fiction, thriller film released in 1983 exploring themes of virtual reality, memory. Directed by Douglas Trumbull, it stars Christopher Walken, Natalie Wood, Louise Fletcher. 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.

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