R.U.R.
Synopsis
A story of robots leading a revolution against their human creators. It explored dehumanization through technology and the failure of a technologically driven utopia.
Top Cast
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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
John Baker
Marius, a robot
Pamela Stirling
Helena Glory
David Scase
A Robot
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Bussell
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan Bussell, Karel Čapek
- Original Title
- R.U.R.
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Bussell
Jan Bussell, Karel Čapek
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Bussell
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About R.U.R.
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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.?
The principal cast of R.U.R. includes Anthony Eustrel, Eugene Leahy, Derek Tansley, Maurice Bannister, John Stuart.
When was R.U.R. released and how long is it?
R.U.R. was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.