Forbidden Planet
"Earthmen on a fabulous, peril-journey into outer space!"
Originally released in 1956. Forbidden Planet is a science fiction/adventure film. directed by Fred M. Wilcox.
Starring Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, and Leslie Nielsen
Synopsis
Starship C57D travels to planet Altair 4 in search of the crew of spaceship "Bellerophon," a scientific expedition that has been missing for twenty years. They find themselves unwelcome by the expedition's lone survivor and warned of destruction by an invisible force if they don't turn back immediately.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 2, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (1,023 votes)
Budget
$1.9M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.3M
1.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Walter Pidgeon
as Dr. Edward Morbius
Anne Francis
as Altaira Morbius
Leslie Nielsen
as Commander John J. Adams
Warren Stevens
as Lt. 'Doc' Ostrow
Jack Kelly
as Lt. Jerry Farman
Earl Holliman
as Cookie
Richard Anderson
as Chief Engineer Quinn
George D. Wallace
as Bosun
Robert Dix
as Crewman Grey
Jimmy Thompson
as Crewman Youngerford
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,900,000
- Revenue
- $3,250,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forbidden Planet about?
Starship C57D travels to planet Altair 4 in search of the crew of spaceship "Bellerophon," a scientific expedition that has been missing for twenty years. They find themselves unwelcome by the expe...
Who directed Forbidden Planet?
Forbidden Planet was directed by Fred M. Wilcox.
How long is Forbidden Planet?
Forbidden Planet has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Forbidden Planet released?
Forbidden Planet was released on March 2, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Forbidden Planet?
The main cast of Forbidden Planet includes Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen, Warren Stevens, Jack Kelly.
Is Forbidden Planet worth watching?
Forbidden Planet has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 1,023 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.