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Feature film — 1962

The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962)

4.71h 22mHorror — Science Fiction

Dr. Bill Cortner and his fiancée, Jan Compton, are driving to his lab when they get into a horrible car accident. Compton is decapitated. But Cortner is not fazed by this seemingly insurmountable hurdle. His expertise is in transplants, and he is excited to perform the first head transplant. Keeping Compton's head alive in his lab, Cortner plans the groundbreaking yet unorthodox surgery. First, however, he needs a body.

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A high-signal pick with 148 votes.

Rex Carlton Productions / American International Pictures

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Director: Joseph Green

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Cast & crew

Jason Evers as Dr. Bill Cortner  (as Herb Evers)

Jason Evers

Dr. Bill Cortner (as Herb Evers)

Virginia Leith as Jan Compton

Virginia Leith

Jan Compton

Leslie Daniels as Kurt

Leslie Daniels

Kurt

A

Adele Lamont

Doris Powell

B

Bonnie Sharie

Blonde Stripper

D

Doris Brent

Nurse

P

Paula Morris

Brunet Stripper

Marilyn Hanold as Peggy Howard

Marilyn Hanold

Peggy Howard

B

Bruce Brighton

Dr. Cortner

Arny Freeman as Photographer

Arny Freeman

Photographer

F

Fred Martin

Medical Assistant

L

Lola Mason

Donna Williams

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