The Brain
Top 10 Billed Cast
Arthur Lespinasse
Anatole
Colonnel Carol Matthews, Aka 'Le Cerveau'
Frankie Scannapieco, Godfather of the Italian Mafia
Sofia Scannapieco, Frankie's Sister
Commissioner
Inspector Mazurel, Assistant to the Commissioner
Inspector Pochet
Inspector Dubœuf
Belgian Sergeant of the Armoured Car
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