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Forbidden Planet (1956)

Directed by Fred M. Wilcox

Science Fiction

Most recently watched by AllAboutSteve, seanCduregger

Overview

Starship C57D travels to planet Altair 4 in search of the crew of spaceship “Bellerophon,” a scientific expedition that has been missing for 20 years, only to find themselves unwelcome by the expedition’s lone survivor and warned of destruction by an invisible force if they don’t turn back immediately.

Rated G | Length 98 minutes

Actors

Walter Pidgeon | Anne Francis | Leslie Nielsen | Warren Stevens | Jack Kelly | Earl Holliman | Richard Anderson | George Wallace | Robert Dix | Jimmy Thompson | James Drury | Harry Harvey Jr. | Roger McGee | Peter Miller | Morgan Jones | Richard Grant | James Best | William Boyett | Les Tremayne | Frankie Darro | Marvin Miller

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
05/25/2013Movie ScreenFilmTheater4 stars
 

Viewing Notes

Never saw this as a kid but found it thoroughly enjoyable as an adult. I can imagine at least one part being terrifying for youngsters back in the day. Otherwise, a really fun sci-fi story.

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