The year is 2257AD and the distant planet Altair-IV has three lone inhabitants: Professor Morbius (Walter Pidgeon), a fugitive super-scientist who has created a world of futuristic marvels; his daughter Altaira (Ann Francis), a bewitching innocent who has lived her entire life on the planet: and their servant, Robby the Robot. Then Commander Adams (Leslie Nielsen) arrives, and what ensues is a spine-chilling adventure with a hint of romance. “Forbidden planet” became a cult classic.
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ACMI Identifier
306326
Language
English
Audience classification
PG
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Dystopias
Fantasy & Science Fiction → Science fiction films
Feature films → Feature films - United States
Magic, Occult & Supernatural → Dystopias
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Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)