: It is programmed to launch a private army into Latvia to trigger a revolution against the Soviet Union.
The "Brain" is owned by (played by Ed Begley in the film), a fanatical Texan billionaire and anti-communist. He uses this advanced Honeywell technology to: subtitle Billion Dollar Brain
While the computer is the namesake, its role differs slightly between the two mediums: : It is programmed to launch a private
: Directed by Ken Russell, the "Brain" takes center stage visually. It is depicted as a football-pitch-sized machine with whirling magnetic tapes and punch cards, voiced in ominous tones by Donald Sutherland . Symbolic & Satirical Themes It is depicted as a football-pitch-sized machine with
: The computer manages a vast, private spy network, processing data from agents worldwide to dictate tactical moves.
: The machine itself "chooses" Harry Palmer for his mission, delivering instructions via a computer-generated voice on the phone. Narrative Significance