Billion Dollar Brain 1967
"Pow… Power… Brainpower"
Dive into the high-stakes world of espionage with *Billion Dollar Brain (1967)*, Ken Russell's electrifying Cold War thriller.
Director: Ken Russell
Cast
Michael Caine
Harry Palmer
Karl Malden
Leo Newbigen
Ed Begley
General Midwinter
Oskar Homolka
General Stok
Françoise Dorléac
Anya
Guy Doleman
Colonel Ross
Vladek Sheybal
Dr. Eiwort
Milo Sperber
Basil
Janos Kurutz
Latvian Gangster
Alexei Jawdokimov
Latvian Gangster
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Billion Dollar Brain (1967) about?
The film follows a former British intelligence operative who's pulled back into the murky world of espionage when he uncovers a radical plot to undermine Communism. At the heart of the scheme is a revolutionary supercomputer, but as the stakes rise, the operative finds himself questioning who's really in control—his allies or the machine itself.
Who directed Billion Dollar Brain?
Ken Russell, the visionary filmmaker behind *Women in Love* and *The Music Lovers*, directed *Billion Dollar Brain*.
Who stars in Billion Dollar Brain?
The film features Michael Caine as the lead spy, joined by Karl Malden, Ed Begley, Oskar Homolka, and Françoise Dorléac in pivotal roles.
Is Billion Dollar Brain (1967) worth watching?
While it lacks an IMDb rating, *Billion Dollar Brain* is a gripping Cold War thriller that blends cerebral espionage with high-stakes action. Fans of Russell's bold style and vintage spy stories will find plenty to enjoy, though its dated tech might raise eyebrows.
How long is Billion Dollar Brain?
The film runs for 111 minutes, or just under two hours.
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About Billion Dollar Brain (1967) — A Cold War Thriller Where No One's Playing Fair
Dive into the high-stakes world of espionage with *Billion Dollar Brain (1967)*, Ken Russell's electrifying Cold War thriller. The film follows a disillusioned British spy, drawn back into the shadows, as he uncovers a daring plot to destabilize Communism with the help of a cutting-edge supercomputer. But in this labyrinth of deception, alliances shift like sand, and no one—including the charismatic inventor pulling the strings—can be trusted. Russell crafts a story where paranoia reigns, and the line between hero and villain blurs against a backdrop of razor-sharp tension and political intrigue.
Michael Caine stars as the reluctant operative, his performance anchoring a cast that crackles with intensity. With Karl Malden as the enigmatic tech mastermind and Ed Begley lending gravitas as a power broker, the film balances cerebral intrigue with visceral action. The atmosphere is thick with the clatter of Cold War machinations, where every decision could unravel nations—or get someone killed.
