After beginning his career as a photographer and documentary maker, he made TV films before branching out into features. He made his debut with frothy comedy French Dressing, before helming this spy caper.
Billion Dollar Brian was based on a novel of the same name by Len Deighton and was the third film in the Harry Palmer series starring Michael Caine.
He plays an ex-MI5 agent who is told to take a package to Helsinki, without knowing it contained virus-filled eggs stolen from the British government's research facility. He is then coerced into working once more for the secret service and in an attempt to recover the stolen virus for the British.
Never one to keep his opinions hidden, Russell made the movie as part of a contractual obligation to the BBC, saying he didn't want to do it, but that "it was shoved down my throat."
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FBdRegina
Nov 28th 2011, 18:45
No love for BBC films?
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mingfilm
Dec 1st 2011, 21:03
Billion Dollar Brain had some great scenes, but was generally a ponderous turd. What a waste of time for Russell and stars Caine and Malden.
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Hadouken76
Dec 1st 2011, 23:58
I liked Gothic, thought it was bonkers but fun!
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