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The Collector of Brains (1976): Cast

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The Collector of Brains is a 1976 sci-fi horror film directed by Michel Subiela, starring Jean-Pierre Hercé as Le robot joueur d'échecs, François Dunoyer and Gisèle Casadesus. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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The Collector of Brains (1976) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Michel Subiela
Genres
Sci-Fi , Horror
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Collector of Brains About?

The premise of The Collector of Brains without spoilers.

A young pianist is shocked when she witnesses a strange chess tournament with a robot. Could there be a gruesome secret behind this exhibition?

The Collector of Brains Themes & Keywords

· 13 tags
  • brain
  • pianist
  • robot
  • chess
  • investigation
  • sleuth
  • friend
  • saving a life
  • widow
  • murderer
  • reference to edgar allan poe
  • mechanic people
+1 more
  • piano
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Cast & crew

The Collector of Brains Cast & Characters

Jean-Pierre Hercé leads the cast as Le robot joueur d'échecs, with François Dunoyer as Lewis Armight and Gisèle Casadesus as Mme Vanderwood. Directed by Michel Subiela; 13 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Collector of Brains

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Details

The Collector of Brains Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Les robots pensants” and “Schach dem Roboter”.

Also known as
  • Les robots pensants
  • Schach dem Roboter
  • Gondolkodó robotok

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The Collector of Brains FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Collector of Brains, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Collector of Brains?

The Collector of Brains runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was The Collector of Brains released?

The Collector of Brains was released on October 23, 1976.

Who directed The Collector of Brains?

The Collector of Brains was directed by Michel Subiela.

Who is in the cast of The Collector of Brains?

The Collector of Brains stars Jean-Pierre Hercé as Le robot joueur d'échecs, François Dunoyer as Lewis Armight and Gisèle Casadesus as Mme Vanderwood, among 13 credited actors.

Does The Collector of Brains have a post-credit scene?

No. The Collector of Brains has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Collector of Brains in?

The original language of The Collector of Brains is French.

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