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:
While the computer is the namesake, its role differs slightly between the two mediums: subtitle Billion Dollar Brain
: 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. The "Brain" is owned by (played by Ed