Hauser's Memory
| Hauser's Memory | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Mystery Science Fiction Thriller |
| Based on | 1968 novel of the same name by Curt Siodmak |
| Screenplay by | Adrian Spies |
| Directed by | Boris Sagal |
| Starring | David McCallum Susan Strasberg Helmut Käutner |
| Theme music composer | Billy Byers |
| Country of origin |  United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Jack Laird |
| Production location | Universal Studios |
| Cinematography | Petrus R. Schlömp |
| Editor | Frank Morriss |
| Running time | 96 minutes |
| Production company | Universal Television |
| Budget | $4,000,000 (estimated) |
| Original release | |
| Network | NBC |
| Release | November 24, 1970 |
Hauser's Memory is a 1970 science fiction television movie directed by Boris Sagal and that starred Susan Strasberg, David McCallum, Lilli Palmer, Robert Webber and Leslie Nielsen.[1][2][3] The screenplay by Adrian Spies was based on a 1968 novel of the same name by Curt Siodmak,[4] which reworked the central idea of his novel Donovan's Brain (1943).[5]
The dying scientist Hauser knows of missile secrets. In order to preserve this information, the Central Intelligence Agency has scientist Hillel Mondoro (McCallum) inject himself with the cerebrospinal fluid extracted from Hauser. However, Hauser's wife Anna (Palmer) turns out to be pro-Nazi, and the memory of this woman also becomes imprinted on Mondoro's mind. Hauser's memory starts to take control of Mondoro and causes him to try to even some old scores.[1][5]
This film was a nominee for the 1971 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation.[6]
Cast
- David McCallum — Hillel Mondoro
- Susan Strasberg — Karen Mondoro
- Helmut Käutner — Dr. Kramer
- Lilli Palmer — Anna Hauser
- Leslie Nielsen — Joseph Slaughter
- Robert Webber — Dorsey
- Herbert Fleischmann — Werner Renner
- Peter Capell — Dr. Shepilov
- Barbara Lass — Angelika
- Peter Ehrlich — Kucera
- Günter Meisner — Korowiew
- Arthur Brauss — Bak
- Jochen Busse — Dieter's Impersonator
Filming locations
- Palace Hotel, Copenhagen
References
- ^ a b Erickson, Hal (2011). "Hauser's Memory (1970)". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on 2011-01-11. Retrieved 2009-11-13.
- ^ Quinlan, David (1983). The illustrated guide to film directors. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 257. ISBN 0-389-20408-0.
- ^ Nicholls, Peter (1979). The Encyclopedia of science fiction: an illustrated A to Z, Volume 1979, Part 2. Granada. p. 276. ISBN 0-246-11020-1.
- ^ Baskin, Ellen; Enser, A. G. S. (2003). Enser's filmed books and plays: a list of books and plays from which films have been made, 1928-2001 (6th ed.). Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. p. 179. ISBN 0-7546-0878-6.
- ^ a b Wright, Gene (1983). The science fiction image: the illustrated encyclopedia of science fiction in film, television, radio and the theater. Facts on File. p. 184. ISBN 0-87196-527-5.
- ^ Kelly, Mark R. "1971 Hugo Awards". Locus INDEX to SF Awards. Locus Publications. Archived from the original on 2011-05-14. Retrieved 2010-05-21.
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