The Man with Two Brains is a 1983 American comedy film directed by Carl Reiner and starring Steve Martin as Dr. Michael Hfuhruhurr, a successful brain surgeon who is unhappy in his marriage to his gold-digging wife, Dolores, played by Kathleen Turner.
One day, while attending a conference, Hfuhruhurr meets with the brilliant but deceased Dr. Necessiter, who has developed a machine that can keep disembodied brains alive in a jar. Hfuhruhurr is immediately fascinated by the machine, and he becomes obsessed with the idea of finding the perfect brain to transplant into a human body.
As he continues to work on his research, Hfuhruhurr discovers a beautiful disembodied brain named Anne, played by Sissy Spacek, and develops a close bond with her. He begins to spend all his time with Anne, neglecting his wife and his medical practice.
Desperate to be rid of Dolores, Hfuhruhurr plots to kill her and transplant Anne's brain into her body, but his plans go awry when Dolores is resurrected by Dr. Necessiter's assistant, played by David Warner.
The movie follows the hilarious adventures of Dr. Hfuhruhurr as he tries to balance his love for Anne with his marital obligations, all while avoiding the suspicious police and the malicious Dr. Necessiter.
The Man with Two Brains is a classic comedy that showcases Steve Martin's unique blend of physical comedy and witty humor. With its absurd premise and entertaining cast of characters, the movie is sure to make viewers laugh out loud and leave them wanting more.