The Brain (1969)
Kernel Score: 82% · 293 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Crime, Comedy
Released: 1969-03-07
Runtime: 115 minutes
Overview
Arthur and Anatole are two little robbers. They want to rob money, money that will travel in a special train from Paris to Bruxelles. They don't know that other people have planned to do the same thing.
The Brain parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that The Brain (1969) is a PG-rated comedy caper about two small-time robbers competing with other thieves for a train heist.
- Violence & scariness: A little — The film involves a comedic heist and robbery plot with a 'heist gone wrong,' though presented as lighthearted crime comedy.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Jean-Paul Belmondo as Arthur Lespinasse
- Bourvil as Anatole
- David Niven as Colonnel Carol Matthews, aka 'Le Cerveau'
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- Silvia Monti as Sofia Scannapieco, Frankie's sister
- Raymond Gérôme as Commissioner
- Fernand Guiot as Inspector Mazurel, assistant to the commissioner
- Jacques Balutin as Inspector Pochet
- Jacques Ciron as Inspector Dubœuf
- Patrick Préjean as Belgian Sergeant of the armoured car
The Brain FAQ
Is The Brain good?
The Brain has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 293 audience ratings.
Is The Brain OK for kids?
The Brain is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that The Brain (1969) is a PG-rated comedy caper about two small-time robbers competing with other thieves for a train heist.
What movies are like The Brain?
If you liked The Brain, try Now You See Me, Buffet Froid, The Lavender Hill Mob and Reservoir Dogs.