The Mind Benders (1963)
Overview
A British scientist is discovered to have been passing information to the Communists, then kills himself. Another scientist decides that they might have brainwashed him by a sensory deprivation technique, but he doesn’t know if someone really can be convinced to act against their strongest feelings. So he agrees to be the subject in an experiment in which others will try to make him stop loving his wife.
Where to watch The Mind Benders
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | — | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner +3 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner +3 |
| Spain | Netflix | — | — |
| Italy | Netflix | — | — |
| Netherlands | Netflix | — | — |
| Sweden | Netflix | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Mind Benders in 22 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Mind Benders about?
A British scientist is discovered to have been passing information to the Communists, then kills himself. Another scientist decides that they might have brainwashed him by a sensory deprivation technique, but he doesn’t know if someone really can be convinced to act against their strongest feelings. So he agrees to be the subject in an experiment in which others will try to make him stop loving his wife. The Mind Benders is a Thriller, Drama movie, released on 1963-02-01, runtime 109 minutes.
Is The Mind Benders worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Mind Benders 6.3 out of 10 from 30 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Mind Benders?
In the United States, The Mind Benders is free to watch on Kanopy. The table on this page lists 6 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Basil Dearden
Cast
- Dirk Bogarde as Dr. Henry Laidlaw Longman
- Mary Ure as Oonagh Longman
- John Clements as Major Hall
- Michael Bryant as Dr. Danny Tate
- Wendy Craig as Annabella
- Harold Goldblatt as Professor Sharpey
- Geoffrey Keen as Calder
- Terry Palmer as Norman
- Norman Bird as Aubrey
- Terence Alexander as Rowing Coach (uncredited)
- Grace Arnold as Train Passenger (uncredited)
- Timothy Beaton as Paul Longman (uncredited)
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