Devil in the Brain
1972, Italian. Directed by Sergio Sollima.
Oscar is trying to re-establish an affair with Sandra, a disturbed young woman. Having found her husband Fabrizio shot dead and her young son Ricky standing beside him with a gun, Sandra suffered a complete breakdown and now lives in isolation with her protective mother. The latter saved the young boy from recrimination by placing the gun in his father's hand, making it seem like he committed suicide. However, things are not what they seem...
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Sergio SollimaDirector
- Stefania SandrelliSandra Garces
- Keir DulleaOscar Minno
- Micheline PresleCountess Claudia Osio De Blanc
- Tino BuazzelliDoctor Emilio Bontempi
- Renato CestièRiccardo 'Ricky' Garces
- Maurice RonetFabrizio Garces
- Orchidea De SantisCaterina
- Gaia GermaniBianca Molteni
- Gabriella LeporiSunbather on Terrace
- Elsa BoniNurse
- Giorgio BassoCast
- Bruno BoschettiCast
Details
- Released
- 13 April 1972
- Original title
- Il diavolo nel cervello
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Luigi Emmanuele, Sergio Sollima
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How long is Devil in the Brain?
Devil in the Brain runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
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Which OTT platform is Devil in the Brain on?
Devil in the Brain isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 April 1972. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Devil in the Brain?
If you liked Devil in the Brain, try The Infernal Machine, Into the Labyrinth, The Body.
Who directed Devil in the Brain?
Devil in the Brain (1972) was directed by Sergio Sollima and stars Stefania Sandrelli, Keir Dullea, Micheline Presle.