Tobor the Great
“A Man-Made Monster With Every Human Emotion”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Sholem
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip MacDonald
- Original Score
- Howard Jackson
- Original Title
- Tobor the Great
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Dudley Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Sholem
Philip MacDonald, Carl Dudley
Howard Jackson
John L. Russell
Basil Wrangell
Richard Goldstone
Department Leadership Roster
Philip MacDonald
Screenplay
Richard Goldstone
Producer
Lee Sholem
Director
Basil Wrangell
Editor
Howard Jackson
Original Music Composer
John L. Russell
Director of Photography
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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?
The principal cast of Tobor the Great includes Charles Drake, Karin Booth, Billy Chapin, Taylor Holmes, Steven Geray.
When was Tobor the Great released and how long is it?
Tobor the Great was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Tobor the Great?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tobor the Great was composed by Howard Jackson.