Forbidden Planet (1956)

Plot

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.

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Trailer Official Trailer Featurette Craig Barron on the Technology of "Forbidden Planet" Featurette Ben Burtt's Sound Lab for "Forbidden Planet" Featurette All About Robby the Robot Featurette Monster Featurette Effects Clip Invisible Monster Attack Clip Commander John J. Adams and His Crew Land on Altair IV (Clip)

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John Chard ★ 9.0/10

Your mind refuses to face the conclusion. Forbidden Planet is directed by Fred M. Wilcox and stars Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, and Leslie Nielsen. Screenplay is written by Cyril Hume from an orig…12. Aug 2015

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Wuchak ★ 9.0/10

**_The 50's prototype Sci-Fi film and... Anne Francis_** I didn't see "Forbidden Planet" (1956) until a full four decades after it's debut. I've seen it a few more times since then and here's what …9. Jun 2022

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Filipe Manuel Neto ★ 2.0/10

**A sci-fi landmark that, however, is quite dated and has aged poorly.** I confess that I expected more from this film. Its impact at the time is undeniable, and it is a renowned classic of sci-fi …22. Dec 2023

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CinemaSerf ★ 8.0/10

"Dr. Morbius" (Walter Pidgeon) and his daughter "Altaira" (Anne Francis) are getting along fine on their planet of "Altair 4" when they receive a radio signal from an incoming ship. Despite being give…14. Jun 2024

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