Tobor the Great(1954)
A Man-Made Monster With Every Human Emotion
Tobor the Great 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.
Tobor the Great (1954) is a science fiction film directed by Lee Sholem, released on September 1, 1954 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Charles Drake, Karin Booth, Billy Chapin and Taylor Holmes. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- Lee Sholem
- Writers:
- Philip MacDonald, Carl Dudley
- Producers:
- Richard Goldstone
- Cinematographer:
- John L. Russell
- Composer:
- Howard Jackson
- Production:
- Dudley Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Tobor the Great (1954) Trailer
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Tobor the Great Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Drake
as Dr. Ralph Harrison
Karin Booth
as Janice Roberts
Billy Chapin
as Brian 'Gadge' Roberts
Taylor Holmes
as Prof. Arnold Nordstrom
Steven Geray
as The Foreign Spy-Chief
Henry Kulky
as Paul (Spy Henchman)
- Franz Roehn
Franz Roehn
as Karl
Hal Baylor
as Max (Spy Henchman)
William Schallert
as Johnston - a Reporter
Lyle Talbot
as An Admiral
Key crew
Directed by Lee Sholem, written by Philip MacDonald and Carl Dudley, produced by Richard Goldstone.
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Tobor the Great Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 33 ratings.
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Tobor the Great – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tobor the Great online?
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Tobor the Great (1954) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Tobor the Great?
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The main cast of Tobor the Great (1954) includes Charles Drake, Karin Booth, Billy Chapin, Taylor Holmes and Steven Geray. The film was directed by Lee Sholem. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tobor the Great released?
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Tobor the Great was released on September 1, 1954 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is Tobor the Great worth watching?
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Tobor the Great (1954) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Tobor the Great?
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