Master Minds (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1949, Master Minds is a comedy film directed by Jean Yarbrough, running about 64 minutes. “THE CHILLS WILL ELECTRIFY YOU When The Bowery Boys Meet The Monster.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Sach eats too much sugar, he goes into a trance whereby he's able to predict the future. Slip tries to make some money off of Sach by using him as a fortune teller in a carnival, until a mad scientist kidnaps Sach to use him in an intelligence-switching experiment with a monster.
Who’s in it. Master Minds stars Leo Gorcey as Slip Mahoney, Huntz Hall as Sach, Alan Napier as Dr. Druzik and Glenn Strange as Atlas the Monster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Master Minds has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Master Minds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Master Minds tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Master Minds (1949)?
- In US, Master Minds is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Master Minds worth watching?
- Master Minds holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Master Minds?
- Master Minds stars Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Alan Napier, Glenn Strange and Gabriel Dell.
- When was Master Minds released?
- Master Minds was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.