Tobor the Great (1954)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Tobor the Great
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Tobor the Great in 1 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Tobor the Great about?
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 is a Science Fiction movie, released on 1954-09-01, runtime 77 minutes.
Is Tobor the Great worth watching?
TMDB users rate Tobor the Great 5.3 out of 10 from 34 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Tobor the Great?
In the United Kingdom, Tobor the Great can be rented from Amazon Video. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Lee Sholem
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 as Karl
- Hal Baylor as Max (Spy Henchman)
- William Schallert as Johnston - a Reporter
- Lyle Talbot as An Admiral
More like this
Sources
Details and the 5.3/10 rating from Tobor the Great on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.