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Forbidden Planet, 1956

Starring: Robby the Robot, Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen, Warren Stevens

Directed by: Fred M. Wilcox

Written by: Cyril Hume

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 98 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:7.7

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Forbidden Planet can be described as clever, offbeat, and stylized. The plot revolves around A.I., blind ambition, and technology gone awry. The main genres are sci-fi and romance. In terms of style, Forbidden Planet is futuristic. In approach, it is fantastical and serious. It is set, at least in part, on a distant planet. The soundtrack of Forbidden Planet is electronica. It is adapted from a play. The movie has received attention for being a classic and critically acclaimed. Forbidden Planet is well suited for teens.

Summary of Forbidden Planet

In this sci-fi classic, a spacecraft travels to the distant planet Altair IV to discover the fate of a group of scientists sent there decades earlier. When Commander John J. Adams (Leslie Nielsen) and his crew arrive, they discover only two people: Dr. Morbius (Walter Pidgeon) and his daughter, Altaira (Anne Francis), who was born on the remote planet. Soon, Adams begins to uncover the mystery of what happened on Altair IV, and why Morbius and Altaira are the sole survivors.

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Language:	English
Country:	USA
Release date:	15 March 1956
Runtime:	98 min

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Robby the Robot

as Himself

Walter Pidgeon

as Dr. Edward Morbius

Anne Francis

as Altaira 'Alta' Morbius

Leslie Nielsen

as Commander J. J. Adams

Warren Stevens

as Lt. 'Doc' Ostrow M.D.

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Danger Will Robinson

Danger Will Robinson. Ever seen that show? with the humanlike robot. Show is more Adult themed. Features drunkenness, red herrings, and sexuality. No clear cut adversary. Would've hated this movie, but the movie was well-done, it had a polished feel... Read and rate it

09.November.2010
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by: movieman38
movieman38 rated this movie0/10

For the year, its quite a good ride. This is really a great sci-fi movie for its age, even with the limited special effects abilities of the time. All the actors sell their roles and believing their on another planet dealing with the issues (except... Read and rate it

30.March.2009
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by: Parker in MN
Parker in MN rated this movie10/10Must See

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