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The Terminal Man

The Terminal Man

Harry Benson is a brilliant computer scientist. For three minutes a day, he is violently homicidal.

19745.31h 47m

Overview

As the result of a head injury, brilliant computer scientist Harry Benson begins to experience violent seizures. In an attempt to control the seizures, Benson undergoes a new surgical procedure in which a microcomputer is inserted into his brain. The procedure is not entirely successful.

Directed by Mike Hodges
Written by Michael Crichton, Mike Hodges
Produced by Mike Hodges
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Top Cast

George Segal

George Segal

Harry Benson

Joan Hackett

Joan Hackett

Dr. Janet Ross

Richard Dysart

Richard Dysart

Dr. John Ellis

Donald Moffat

Donald Moffat

Dr. Arthur McPherson

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Michael C. Gwynne

Dr. Robert Morris

William Hansen

William Hansen

Dr. Ezra Manon

Jill Clayburgh

Jill Clayburgh

Angela Black

Norman Burton

Norman Burton

Det. Capt. Anders

James B. Sikking

James B. Sikking

Ralph Friedman

Matt Clark

Matt Clark

Gerhard

Themes & Keywords

mind control

About The Terminal Man

The Terminal Man is a horror, science fiction, thriller film released in 1974 exploring themes of mind control. Directed by Mike Hodges, it stars George Segal, Joan Hackett, Richard Dysart. As the result of a head injury, brilliant computer scientist Harry Benson begins to experience violent seizures. In an attempt to control the seizures, Benson undergoes a new surgical procedure in which a microcomputer is inserted into his brain. The procedure is not entirely successful.

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