Subtitle Billion Dollar Brain Link

: The machine is a technical wonder that symbolizes man's attempt to replace human reason with data. However, it is not the most dominant plot element, as Deighton focuses more on the human spies and their shifting loyalties.

: It is programmed to launch a private army into Latvia to trigger a revolution against the Soviet Union. subtitle Billion Dollar Brain

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: : The machine is a technical wonder that

: 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 The "Brain" is owned by (played by Ed

: The computer manages a vast, private spy network, processing data from agents worldwide to dictate tactical moves.

While the computer is the namesake, its role differs slightly between the two mediums: