Forbidden Planet(1956)
Earthmen on a fabulous, peril-journey into outer space!
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.
Movie: Forbidden Planet
Top 10 Billed Cast
Dr. Edward Morbius
Altaira Morbius
Commander John J. Adams
Lt. 'Doc' Ostrow
Lt. Jerry Farman
Cookie
Chief Engineer Quinn
Bosun
Crewman Grey
Crewman Youngerford
Video Trailer Forbidden Planet
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
All About Robby the Robot
Ben Burtt's Sound Lab for "Forbidden Planet"
Craig Barron on the Technology of "Forbidden Planet"
Effects
Invisible Monster Attack
Monster
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Official Trailer - Trailer
All About Robby the Robot - Featurette
Ben Burtt's Sound Lab for "Forbidden Planet" - Featurette
Craig Barron on the Technology of "Forbidden Planet" - Featurette
Effects - Behind the Scenes
Invisible Monster Attack - Clip
Monster - Behind the Scenes
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