The Man with Two Brains
A brain surgeon marries a femme fatale, causing his life to turn upside down. Things go more awry when he falls in love with a talking brain.
Critics Sentiment
Merv Griffin revealed as the Elevator Killer who murders Dolores
Dolores pretends to be too ill to consummate their marriage
The film surges from its slowest point during Dolores's sexual manipulation to its comedic peak when the absurdist brain-in-jar romance begins in Vienna.
Critics found The Man with Two Brains to be an uneven but frequently hilarious comedy that starts slowly before hitting its stride with the sci-fi elements. The film's middle section, particularly the brain romance and Merv Griffin's surprise appearance, earned the strongest praise, while the opening romantic setup and conclusion received more mixed reactions.
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Steve Martin
Dr. Michael Hfuhruhurr
Kathleen Turner
Dolores Benedict
David Warner
Dr. Alfred Necessiter
Paul Benedict
Butler
Richard Brestoff
Dr. Pasteur
James Cromwell
Realtor
George Furth
Timon
Peter Hobbs
Dr. Brandon
Earl Boen
Dr. Felix Conrad
Bernie Hern
Gun Seller
Francis X. McCarthy
Olsen
William Traylor
Inspector
Randi Brooks
Fran
Bernard Behrens
James Gladstone
Natividad Vacío
Ramon
David Byrd
Desk Clerk
Adrian Ricard
Nurse in Room
Sparky Marcus
Bellboy
Perla Walter
Housekeeper
Mya Stark
Little Girl
Crew
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