The Mind of Mr. Soames

The Mind of Mr. Soames

92 mins | Drama | July 1, 1970

A 30-year-old man, who has been in a coma since birth, is finally restored to consciousness by a breakthrough brain operation. Although physically an adult, the man is "reborn" in the eye of an infant; the doctors caring for him must teach him to walk, talk and prepare for life in the outside world. Tension builds as he escapes from the hospital, wanders among people who do not realize his identity, and is hunted by the police.

The Mind of Mr. Soames

92 mins | Drama | July 1, 1970

The Mind of Mr. Soames
A 30-year-old man, who has been in a coma since birth, is finally restored to consciousness by a breakthrough brain operation. Although physically an adult, the man is "reborn" in the eye of an infant; the doctors caring for him must teach him to walk, talk and prepare for life in the outside world. Tension builds as he escapes from the hospital, wanders among people who do not realize his identity, and is hunted by the police.
IMDb rating 6.2
Producers Amicus Productions
Original title The Mind of Mr. Soames
Directors Jake Wright, Ariel Levy, Alan Cooke
Writers Charles Eric Maine, Edward Simpson, John Hale

Cast

Terence Stamp

as John Soames

Robert Vaughn

as Dr. Bergen

Nigel Davenport

as Dr. Maitland

Christian Roberts

as Thomas Fleming

Donal Donnelly

as Joe Allan

Norman Jones

as Davis

Dan Jackson

as Nicholls

Vickery Turner

as Naomi

Judy Parfitt

as Jenny Bannerman

Scott Forbes

as Richard Bannerman

Joe McPartland

as Inspector Moore

Pamela Moiseiwitsch

as Girl on Train

Billy Cornelius

as Sgt. Clifford

Jon Croft

as Guard

Esmond Webb

as Ticket Seller

Bill Pilkington

as Pub Owner

Kate Binchy

as Barmaid

Joe Gladwin

as Old Man In Car

Tony Caunter

as Schoolteacher

Eric Brooks

as T.V. Floor Manager

Christopher Timothy

as TV Camera Operator (uncredited)