Colossus: The Forbin Project
“This is the dawning of the Age of Colossus (where peace is compulsory... freedom is forbidden... and Man's greatest invention could be Man's greatest mistake).”
Synopsis
The U.S. has handed over control of its nuclear defense system to the Colossus supercomputer designed by scientist Dr. Charles Forbin. It soon becomes clear, that the now-sentient Colossus is far more intelligent than its creator realized—with the fate of the world hanging in the balance.
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Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970) - Official Trailer (HD)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-05
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Eric Braeden
Dr Charles Forbin
Susan Clark
Dr. Cleo Markham
Gordon Pinsent
The President
William Schallert
CIA Director Grauber
Georg Stanford Brown
Dr. John F. Fisher
Willard Sage
Dr. Blake
Alex Rodine
Dr. Kuprin
Martin E. Brooks
Dr. Jefferson J. Johnson
Marion Ross
Angela Fields
Dolph Sweet
Missile Commander
Byron Morrow
Secretary of State
Lew Brown
Peterson
Sid McCoy
Secretary of Defense
James Hong
Dr. Chin
Robert Cornthwaite
First Scientist
Tom Basham
Thomas L. Harrison
Leonid Rostoff
Russian Chairman
Serge Tschernisch
Translator
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 8, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$309K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.15x
-$1.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Sargent
- Screenplay & Story
- James Bridges
- Original Score
- Michel Colombier
- Original Title
- Colossus: The Forbin Project
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $309K
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Sargent
James Bridges, D.F. Jones
Michel Colombier
Gene Polito
Folmar Blangsted
Stanley Chase
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Sargent
Director
Stanley Chase
Producer
Edith Head
Costume Design
Michel Colombier
Original Music Composer
Folmar Blangsted
Editor
Gene Polito
Director of Photography
James Bridges
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Colossus: The Forbin Project
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What is Colossus: The Forbin Project about?
The U.S. has handed over control of its nuclear defense system to the Colossus supercomputer designed by scientist Dr. Charles Forbin. It soon becomes clear, that the now-sentient Colossus is far more intelligent than its creator realized—with the fate of the world hanging in the balance.
Who directed Colossus: The Forbin Project?
Colossus: The Forbin Project was directed by Joseph Sargent.
Who stars in Colossus: The Forbin Project?
The principal cast of Colossus: The Forbin Project includes Eric Braeden, Susan Clark, Gordon Pinsent, William Schallert, Georg Stanford Brown.
When was Colossus: The Forbin Project released and how long is it?
Colossus: The Forbin Project was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Colossus: The Forbin Project?
Colossus: The Forbin Project had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $309K at the worldwide box office (0.15 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Colossus: The Forbin Project?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Colossus: The Forbin Project was composed by Michel Colombier.
Is Colossus: The Forbin Project based on a book or true story?
Colossus: The Forbin Project is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "D.F. Jones".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Colossus: The Forbin Project?
Colossus: The Forbin Project holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).