Tobor the Great
"A Man-Made Monster With Every Human Emotion"
Originally released in 1954. Tobor the Great is a science fiction film. directed by Lee Sholem. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charles Drake, Karin Booth, and Billy Chapin
Synopsis
To avoid the life-threatening dangers of manned space exploration, Professor Nordstrom creates highly advanced form of artificial intelligence capable of piloting a starship to other worlds. In order to transmit alien data, the extraordinary robot is infused with a powerful telepathic device that enables it to instantly read and even feel emotions. Danger strikes when a sinister band of covert agents kidnaps Gadge, the professor's 10-year-old grandson. But Gadge has a powerful ally. For he has developed a psychic, emotional bond with his grandfather's robot. And now Gadge's captors must suffer the wrath of his protective friend. They must face a mechanical monstrosity bent on a killing rampage of revenge and destruction.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (30 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charles Drake
as Dr. Ralph Harrison
Karin Booth
as Janice Roberts
Billy Chapin
as Brian 'Gadge' Roberts
Taylor Holmes
as Prof. Arnold Nordstrom
Steven Geray
as The Foreign Spy-Chief
Henry Kulky
as Paul (Spy Henchman)
Franz Roehn
as Karl
Hal Baylor
as Max (Spy Henchman)
William Schallert
as Johnston - a Reporter
Lyle Talbot
as An Admiral
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Dudley Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tobor the Great about?
To avoid the life-threatening dangers of manned space exploration, Professor Nordstrom creates highly advanced form of artificial intelligence capable of piloting a starship to other worlds. In ord...
Who directed Tobor the Great?
Tobor the Great was directed by Lee Sholem.
How long is Tobor the Great?
Tobor the Great has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was Tobor the Great released?
Tobor the Great was released on September 1, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tobor the Great?
The main cast of Tobor the Great includes Charles Drake, Karin Booth, Billy Chapin, Taylor Holmes, Steven Geray.