Science Fiction Cult Classic

A preserved Hitler head, Nazi mad science, and nerve gas threats on a tropical island.

THEY SAVED HITLER'S BRAIN

1968 · 1h 31m · NR · Science Fiction / Thriller / Adventure · IMDB TMDB

Nazi madmen preserve Hitler's brain on a small tropical island until the time is right to resurrect him and, along with him, the Third Reich.

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What is They Saved Hitler's Brain about?

They Saved Hitler's Brain is a 1968 American science fiction thriller directed by David Bradley about Nazi officials preserving Hitler's living head in South America and kidnapping a scientist to revive the Third Reich.

Programmer's Pick

Where else can you find Hitler’s noggin bobbing in a tank while mad scientists and would-be dictators plot mayhem on a sun-soaked island? Sly splices and dated hairstyles only add to the psychotronic oddity. This is vintage exploitation at its most brazen—taboo, twisty, and not exactly subtle.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

In this cult science fiction thriller, the specter of World War II lingers as Nazi officials smuggle Adolf Hitler’s head out of Germany, preserving it on the isolated island nation of Mandoras in South America. Decades later, convinced the world is ripe for a Fourth Reich, these conspirators kidnap a top scientist to help keep their infamous leader alive and bring about their ambitions of world domination. With the clock ticking, various intelligence agencies swing into action, sending operatives in pursuit of the Nazis before their plans come to fruition. Expect outlandish 1960s adventure, secret experimentation, and a heavy dash of exploitation as the story barrels through espionage, nerve gas, and bizarre medical intrigue.

Details & Specs

Director: David Bradley
Writers: Steve Bennett, Richard Miles
Release: 1968
Runtime: 1h 31m
Genres: Science Fiction, Thriller, Adventure

Why This Matters

This film is notable for being a 1968 TV adaptation of the 1963 theatrical feature Madmen of Mandoras, expanded with new footage shot by UCLA students at the distributor's request, and is frequently cited as one of the worst films ever made.

— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: David Bradley Writers: Steve Bennett +1 more

WS Walter Stocker Phil Day AC Audrey Caire Kathy Coleman 'K.C.' Day

Carlos Rivas Camino Padua / Teo Padua

John Holland Prof. John Coleman

Marshall Reed Frank Dvorak

Scott Peters David Garrick KD Keith Dahle Tom Sharon DL Dani Lynn Suzanne Coleman

Nestor Paiva Police Chief Alaniz

Pedro Regas Presidente Juan Padua BF Bill Freed Adolf Hitler JR Jerry Riggio Restaurant Manager

Larry Burrell C.I.D. Chief Russ Van Pelt TT Tari Tabakin Toni Gordon HH Hap Holmwood Military Policeman AM Al Medina Desk Clerk CB Chuck Beston (uncredited) DM Dick McHale (uncredited)

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Why Cult

Hitler's Preserved Head

The film revolves around the bizarre premise of Adolf Hitler’s living head being kept alive for possible world domination.

Nazi Mad Science

Expect secret experiments, nerve gas, and a kidnapped scientist at the center of this Nazi comeback plot.

Psychotronic Splice-Job

The film is notorious for blending 1963’s The Madmen of Mandoras with new late-60s footage, creating a unique patchwork viewing experience.

Cult Exploitation Vibes

A true exploitation oddity, loaded with Nazi occultism and pulpy adventure, bearing the unmistakable stamp of psychotronic cinema.

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Threat File

Trigger

Nazi officials smuggle Hitler's head out of Germany

Threat

Preserved Hitler brain and nerve gas plot

Effect

Potential revival of the Third Reich and world domination

Setting

Tropical island of Mandoras

Questions from the Vault

When was They Saved Hitler's Brain released? +

They Saved Hitler's Brain was released in 1968.

Who directed They Saved Hitler's Brain? +

They Saved Hitler's Brain was directed by David Bradley.

How long is They Saved Hitler's Brain? +

They Saved Hitler's Brain has a runtime of 91 minutes.

What genre is They Saved Hitler's Brain? +

They Saved Hitler's Brain is a science fiction, thriller, and adventure film.

How is Hitler kept alive in Mandoras? +

Nazi officials preserve Hitler’s living head in a tank on the island of Mandoras, relying on the expertise of a kidnapped scientist to maintain his survival.