Tobor the Great (1954)
A Man-Made Monster With Every Human Emotion
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.
Cast
- Charles Drake - Dr. Ralph Harrison
- Karin Booth - Janice Roberts
- Billy Chapin - Brian 'Gadge' Roberts
- Taylor Holmes - Prof. Arnold Nordstrom
- Steven Geray - The Foreign Spy-Chief
- Henry Kulky - Paul (Spy Henchman)
- Franz Roehn - Karl
- Hal Baylor - Max (Spy Henchman)
- William Schallert - Johnston - a Reporter
- Lyle Talbot - An Admiral
Screenplay
- Philip MacDonald (Screenplay)
- Carl Dudley (Story)
Themes
Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Visions of Future and Technology, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure
Keywords
spacecraft, cold war, professor, space travel, meteor, rocket, space, reporter, robot, explosion, scientist, test pilot
Trailer
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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 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.
- Who directed Tobor the Great?
- Tobor the Great was directed by Lee Sholem.
- Who stars in Tobor the Great?
- Tobor the Great stars Charles Drake, Karin Booth, Billy Chapin, Taylor Holmes, Steven Geray, Henry Kulky.
- How long is Tobor the Great?
- Tobor the Great has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Tobor the Great?
- Tobor the Great is a Science Fiction film.
- Where was Tobor the Great produced?
- Tobor the Great was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Tobor the Great?
- The themes of Tobor the Great include: Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Visions of Future and Technology, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure.