Brain 17 (1982): Cast
Brain 17 is a 1982 family sci-fi film directed by Minoru Yamada and Michael Part, starring Akihiko Hirata as Captain Roper, Tadao Nakamaru and Osman Yusuf. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 12m (72 min)
- Directors
- Minoru Yamada and Michael Part
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Hope Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Brain 17 About?
The premise of Brain 17 without spoilers.
Giant monsters and the rogue computer Brain seek world domination, but the giant robot One‑Seven opposes them. Brain abandons Earth, building an army of robots including Daitetsujin 17 marked with a “17”. A boy whose family was killed by Brain’s followers activates the robot, which protects him from its minions while Defenders hunt the threat.
Brain 17 Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- robot sci fi
- based on manga
- compilation film
- tokusatsu
- robot
- shogun warrior
- wedding
- mad scientist
- computer
- crucifixion
- super computer
- escape from jail
Brain 17 Cast & Characters
Akihiko Hirata leads the cast as Captain Roper, with Tadao Nakamaru as Dr. Sahara and Osman Yusuf as Prisoner. Directed by Minoru Yamada and Michael Part; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Minoru Yamada
- Co-director Michael Part
- Akihiko Hirata as Captain Roper
- Tadao Nakamaru as Dr. Sahara
- Osman Yusuf as Prisoner
- Midori Takei as Judy Sahara
Also Starring in Brain 17
· 9 more- Takehisa Yamaguchi Chief Kidd
- Ulf Otsuki Professor Hassler
- Masahiro Kamiya Stevie
- Masahiro Takashina Fred, Stevie's friend
- Gō Haraguchi Captain Bob Kendall, "The Razor"
- Lucia Santo Pink Jaguar
- Mio Ota Blue Jaguar
- Kenji Tamiya Defenders Captain
- Kaho Shimada Carrie Sahara
Cars in Brain 17
10 cars on screen, including the Mitsubishi Jeep CJ-3B and the 1975 Isuzu Elf.
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Mitsubishi Jeep CJ-3B Main role -
1975 Isuzu Elf Minor role -
1973 Isuzu Journey M Minor role -
M60 Minor role
Brain 17 Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “The Defenders and the Great Brain” and “Brain One Seven”.
- Also known as
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- The Defenders and the Great Brain
- Brain One Seven
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Brain 17 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Brain 17, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Brain 17?
Brain 17 runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
When was Brain 17 released?
Brain 17 was released on June 6, 1982.
Who directed Brain 17?
Brain 17 was directed by Minoru Yamada and Michael Part.
More films by Minoru Yamada Who is in the cast of Brain 17?
Brain 17 stars Akihiko Hirata as Captain Roper, Tadao Nakamaru as Dr. Sahara and Osman Yusuf as Prisoner, among 13 credited actors.
Does Brain 17 have a post-credit scene?
No. Brain 17 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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