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Forbidden Planet

Forbidden Planet

Science Fiction · Adventure · 1956

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

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Forbidden Planet

“Earthmen on a fabulous, peril-journey into outer space!”

1956 Science Fiction · Adventure 1h 38m

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7.3 / 10

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

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Directed by

Fred M. Wilcox

Written by

Cyril Hume · Irving Block · Allen Adler

Walter Pidgeon

Walter Pidgeon

Dr. Edward Morbius

Anne Francis

Anne Francis

Altaira Morbius

Leslie Nielsen

Leslie Nielsen

Commander John J. Adams

Warren Stevens

Warren Stevens

Lt. 'Doc' Ostrow

Jack Kelly

Jack Kelly

Lt. Jerry Farman

Earl Holliman

Earl Holliman

Cookie

Richard Anderson

Richard Anderson

Chief Engineer Quinn

Court is in session

Put Forbidden Planet on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.