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Brainman (2005): Cast

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Brainman is a 2005 documentary directed by Martin Weitz, starring Daniel Tammet, Kim Peek and Simon Baron-Cohen. It runs 1 hour.

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Brainman (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
Martin Weitz
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Brainman About?

The premise of Brainman without spoilers.

Daniel Tammet, an autistic savant, performs astonishing mental calculations at breakneck speed and can explain his process. He speaks seven languages, is devising his own, and scientists see his gifts as clues to autism. The film tracks his U.S. visit to meet researchers and his week‑long attempt to master Icelandic, one of the hardest languages.

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Cast & crew

Brainman Cast

Daniel Tammet leads the cast, with Kim Peek and Simon Baron-Cohen. Directed by Martin Weitz; 5 actors are credited in all.

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Brainman FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Brainman, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Brainman?

Brainman runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was Brainman released?

Brainman was released on November 9, 2005.

Who directed Brainman?

Brainman was directed by Martin Weitz.

Who is in the cast of Brainman?

Brainman stars Daniel Tammet, Kim Peek and Simon Baron-Cohen, among 5 credited actors.

Does Brainman have a post-credit scene?

No. Brainman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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