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The Man Who Stole Einstein's Brain

20230.0 / 1078 min
Documentary

Overview

He believes it will solve the mystery of genius. He thinks it will make him a scientific star. But the decision will haunt the rest of his life.

On April 18, 1955, the pathologist performing the autopsy on Albert Einstein covertly steals the genius's brain, hoping to uncover the secret of brilliance. His good intentions and scientific ambitions collide with harsh realities as his world crumbles.

Cast

Carolyn Abraham

Carolyn Abraham

Self

Frederick E. Lepore

Frederick E. Lepore

Self

Benyamin Cohen

Benyamin Cohen

Self

Robert Schulmann

Robert Schulmann

Self

Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein

Self (archive footage)

Steven Levy

Steven Levy

Self

Johnny Carson

Johnny Carson

Self (archive footage)

Crew

Michelle Shephard

Michelle Shephard

Director

Bryn Hughes

Bryn Hughes

Producer

Carolyn Abraham

Carolyn Abraham

Producer

Nick Hector

Nick Hector

Editor

Carolyn Abraham

Carolyn Abraham

Executive Producer

Bryn Hughes

Bryn Hughes

Executive Producer

Michelle Shephard

Michelle Shephard

Executive Producer

Carolyn Abraham

Carolyn Abraham

Writer

Michelle Shephard

Michelle Shephard

Writer

Christian Bielz

Christian Bielz

Director of Photography

David Wall

David Wall

Original Music Composer

David Draper

David Draper

Sound

Michael Bonini

Michael Bonini

Sound