Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon(2006)
The Hardest Working Robot in Hollywood
Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon Synopsis
Documentary short film about Robby the Robot; a $125,000 engineering marvel that advanced cinematic robotics and went on to become a film star & pop culture icon in its own right
Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon (2006) is a documentary and science fiction film directed by Carl Jordan, released on November 14, 2006 with a runtime of 14m. It stars Joe Dante, Alan Dean Foster, Ben Burtt and Earl Holliman. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Carl Jordan
- Producers:
- Jonathan Strailey
- Status:
- Released
Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joe Dante
as Self
Alan Dean Foster
as Self
Ben Burtt
as Self
Earl Holliman
as Self
Rudy Behlmer
as Self
- Steven Kotler
Steven Kotler
as Self
William Malone
as Self
- Robert Kinoshita
Robert Kinoshita
as Self
John Dykstra
as Self
Anne Francis
as Self
John Carpenter
as Self
- Maja Mataric
Maja Mataric
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Carl Jordan, produced by Jonathan Strailey.
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Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon?
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The main cast of Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon (2006) includes Joe Dante, Alan Dean Foster, Ben Burtt, Earl Holliman and Rudy Behlmer. The film was directed by Carl Jordan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon released?
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Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon was released on November 14, 2006 and runs for 14m.
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Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon (2006) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.