Brainstorm
Brainstorm is a 1983 American science fiction film directed by Douglas Trumbull, and starring Christopher Walken, Natalie Wood (in her final film role), Louise Fletcher, and Cliff Robertson.
Plot
Scientists invent a brain–computer interface that records sensations from a person's brain on tape for others to experience. The team includes estranged husband and wife Michael and Karen, as well as Michael's colleague Lillian. At CEO Alex's instruction, the team demonstrates the device to investors to gain financing.
More details
| author | Bruce Joel Rubin |
|---|---|
| director | Douglas Trumbull |
| editor | Edward Warschilka Freeman A. Davies |
| events | telepresence |
| genre | science fiction thriller |
| keywords | afterlife awaken birthday party brain–computer interface brainwash cancel disturb estrange federal government fly forced retirement heart attack industrial robot lock military-industrial complex military–industrial complex orgasm phone booth pinehurst resort psychosis psychotic break record security system sexual intercourse travel universe warn wright brothers wright brothers memorial wright brothers national memorial |
| musicBy | James Horner |
| producer | Douglas Trumbull |
| productionCompany | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| publisher | United Artists |
| recordedAt | North Carolina |
| theme | science fiction thriller |