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Forbidden Planet

Science Fiction • Adventure • 1956 • 1h 38m

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RATING★ 3.6
RUNTIME1h 38m
LANGUAGEEN
STATUSReleased

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📖 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.

🎥 Production Details

Tagline
“Earthmen on a fabulous, peril-journey into outer space!”
Release Status
Released
Genres
Science Fiction, Adventure
Director
Fred M. Wilcox
Original Language
EN

🎭 Cast

Walter PidgeonWalter PidgeonDr. Edward Morbius
Anne FrancisAnne FrancisAltaira Morbius
Leslie NielsenLeslie NielsenCommander John J. Adams
Warren StevensWarren StevensLt. 'Doc' Ostrow
Jack KellyJack KellyLt. Jerry Farman
Earl HollimanEarl HollimanCookie
Richard AndersonRichard AndersonChief Engineer Quinn
George D. WallaceGeorge D. WallaceBosun
Robert DixRobert DixCrewman Grey
Jimmy ThompsonJimmy ThompsonCrewman Youngerford

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❓ 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 expedition's lone survivor and warned of destruction by an invisible force if they don't turn back immediately.
Who directed Forbidden Planet?
Forbidden Planet was directed by Fred M. Wilcox.
When was Forbidden Planet released?
Forbidden Planet was released on March 23, 1956.
How long is Forbidden Planet?
Forbidden Planet has a runtime of 1h 38m.
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