Santo vs. Evil Brain (1961): Cast & Plot
Santo vs. Evil Brain is a 1961 crime adventure film directed by Joselito Rodríguez, starring El Santo as Santo, el Enmascarado de Plata, Enrique Zambrano and Norma Suárez. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 12m (72 min)
- Director
- Joselito Rodríguez
- Original language
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Spanish - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Santo vs. Evil Brain About?
The premise of Santo vs. Evil Brain without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In his debut, El Santo is still called ‘El Enmascarado’. After a scientist and his gang force him to ingest a serum and expose him to mysterious rays, he is compelled to serve as a henchman for evil forces seeking world domination. The film is notable for its historic value and striking exterior shots of pre‑revolutionary Cuba in 1959.
Santo vs. Evil Brain Cast & Characters
El Santo leads the cast as Santo, el Enmascarado de Plata, with Enrique Zambrano as Lt. Zambrano and Norma Suárez as Elisa. Directed by Joselito Rodríguez; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joselito Rodríguez
- El Santo as Santo, el Enmascarado de Plata
- Enrique Zambrano as Lt. Zambrano
- Norma Suárez as Elisa
- Alberto S. Insúa as Gerardo
Also Starring in Santo vs. Evil Brain
· 5 more- Joaquín Cordero Dr. Campos
- Fernando Osés El Incognito
- Enrique Almirante
- Juanito Tremble
- René Socarrás
More from Joselito Rodríguez
More films directed by Joselito Rodríguez: Little Black Angels, The Revenge of Hurricane Ramírez, El hijo de Huracán Ramírez and El Misterio de Huracán Ramírez.
Santo vs. Evil Brain Plot Summary
What happens in Santo vs. Evil Brain from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Santo begins as a tense ésprit de corps of crime and science, opening with a brutal confrontation in a deserted alley. Three gangsters corner the masked hero, Santo, and knock him unconscious, shoving him into a disturbing laboratory where the seemingly respectable Doctor Campos conducts his chilling experiments. Through a merciless regimen of injections and electric shocks, Campos bends the independent spirit of Santo into a docile servant, a weapon under his control rather than a free agent. The doctor’s unsettling power over minds is framed as scientific prowess, and the scene swiftly establishes the core tension: the line between control and autonomy, between heroism and manipulation.
Full summary
The whole story of Santo vs. Evil Brain, scene by scene
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Who is the masked hero that is initially captured and brain‑washed?
Santo vs. Evil Brain Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Brain of Evil” and “桑托大战邪恶大脑”.
- Also known as
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- Brain of Evil
- 桑托大战邪恶大脑
- Санто против злого гения
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Santo vs. Evil Brain FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Santo vs. Evil Brain, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Santo vs. Evil Brain?
Santo vs. Evil Brain runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
When was Santo vs. Evil Brain released?
Santo vs. Evil Brain was released on July 7, 1961.
Who directed Santo vs. Evil Brain?
Santo vs. Evil Brain was directed by Joselito Rodríguez.
More films by Joselito Rodríguez Who is in the cast of Santo vs. Evil Brain?
Santo vs. Evil Brain stars El Santo as Santo, el Enmascarado de Plata, Enrique Zambrano as Lt. Zambrano and Norma Suárez as Elisa, among 9 credited actors.
Does Santo vs. Evil Brain have a post-credit scene?
No. Santo vs. Evil Brain has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Santo vs. Evil Brain in?
The original language of Santo vs. Evil Brain is Spanish.
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