Colossus: The Forbin Project
"This is the dawning of the Age of Colossus (where peace is compulsory... freedom is forbidden... and Man's greatest invention could be Man's greatest mistake)."
Originally released in 1970. Colossus: The Forbin Project is a science fiction film. directed by Joseph Sargent.
Starring Eric Braeden, Susan Clark, and Gordon Pinsent
Synopsis
The U.S. has handed over control of its nuclear defense system to the Colossus supercomputer designed by scientist Dr. Charles Forbin. It soon becomes clear, that the now-sentient Colossus is far more intelligent than its creator realized—with the fate of the world hanging in the balance.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 8, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (242 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Box Office
$308.8K
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Eric Braeden
as Dr Charles Forbin
Susan Clark
as Dr. Cleo Markham
Gordon Pinsent
as The President
William Schallert
as CIA Director Grauber
Georg Stanford Brown
as Dr. John F. Fisher
Willard Sage
as Dr. Blake
Alex Rodine
as Dr. Kuprin
Martin E. Brooks
as Dr. Jefferson J. Johnson
Marion Ross
as Angela Fields
Dolph Sweet
as Missile Commander
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $308,828
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colossus: The Forbin Project about?
The U.S. has handed over control of its nuclear defense system to the Colossus supercomputer designed by scientist Dr. Charles Forbin. It soon becomes clear, that the now-sentient Colossus is far m...
Who directed Colossus: The Forbin Project?
Colossus: The Forbin Project was directed by Joseph Sargent.
How long is Colossus: The Forbin Project?
Colossus: The Forbin Project has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Colossus: The Forbin Project released?
Colossus: The Forbin Project was released on April 8, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Colossus: The Forbin Project?
The main cast of Colossus: The Forbin Project includes Eric Braeden, Susan Clark, Gordon Pinsent, William Schallert, Georg Stanford Brown.
Is Colossus: The Forbin Project worth watching?
Colossus: The Forbin Project has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 242 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.