Movie
The Brain That Wouldn't Die
Released: February 25, 1962 (1962)
Runtime: 82 minutes
Genres: Horror, Science Fiction
Dr. Bill Cortner and his fiancée, Jan Compton, are driving to his lab when they get into a horrible car accident. Compton is decapitated. But Cortner is not fazed by this seemingly insurmountable hurdle. His expertise is in transplants, and he is excited to perform the first head transplant. Keeping Compton's head alive in his lab, Cortner plans the groundbreaking yet unorthodox surgery. First, however, he needs a body.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Arny Freeman as Photographer
Age at release: 53
- Leslie Daniels as Kurt
Age at release: 43
- Jason Evers as Dr. Bill Cortner (as Herb Evers)
Age at release: 40
- Virginia Leith as Jan Compton
Age at release: 36
- Marilyn Hanold as Peggy Howard
Age at release: 23
- Adele Lamont as Doris Powell
Age at release: Unknown
- Bonnie Sharie as Blonde Stripper
Age at release: Unknown
- Doris Brent as Nurse
Age at release: Unknown
- Paula Morris as Brunet Stripper
Age at release: Unknown
- Bruce Brighton as Dr. Cortner
Age at release: Unknown
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- Sammy Petrillo as Art
Age at release: 27
- Eddie Carmel as Monster
Age at release: 25
- Fred Martin as Medical Assistant
Age at release: Unknown
- Lola Mason as Donna Williams
Age at release: Unknown
- Bruce Kerr as Beauty Contest M.C.
Age at release: Unknown
- Audrey Devereal as Jeannie Reynolds
Age at release: Unknown