R.U.R. (1948)
A story of robots leading a revolution against their human creators. It explored dehumanization through technology and the failure of a technologically driven utopia.
Director: Jan Bussell
Genre: Science Fiction
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: March 4, 1948
Cast
- Anthony Eustrel - Harry Domain
- Eugene Leahy - Dr. Gall
- Derek Tansley - Dr. Hellman
- Maurice Bannister - Jacob Berman
- John Stuart - Alquist
- Evelyn Moore - Emma
- Joy Adamson - Sulla, a robotess
- Patrick Troughton - Radius, a robot
- Dermot Palmer - Primus, a robot
- Viola Merrett - Helena, a robotess
Screenplay
- Jan Bussell (Adaptation)
- Karel Čapek (Theatre Play)
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is R.U.R. about?
- A story of robots leading a revolution against their human creators. It explored dehumanization through technology and the failure of a technologically driven utopia.
- Who directed R.U.R.?
- R.U.R. was directed by Jan Bussell.
- Who stars in R.U.R.?
- R.U.R. stars Anthony Eustrel, Eugene Leahy, Derek Tansley, Maurice Bannister, John Stuart, Evelyn Moore.
- How long is R.U.R.?
- R.U.R. has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is R.U.R.?
- R.U.R. is a Science Fiction film.
- Where was R.U.R. produced?
- R.U.R. was produced in United Kingdom.