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The Invisible Boy
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The Invisible Boy

1957-10-01 · 90 min · ★ 5.2

Science Fiction · Comedy · Adventure

A supercomputer plans world domination with the help of Robby the Robot and a 10 year old boy, who is the son of the computer's inventor.

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Directors
Herman Hoffman
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard EyerRichard EyerTimmie Merrinoe
Philip AbbottPhilip AbbottDr. Tom Merrinoe
Diane BrewsterDiane BrewsterMary Merrinoe
Harold J. StoneHarold J. StoneGen. Swayne
Robert H. HarrisRobert H. HarrisProf. Frank Allerton
Dennis McCarthyCol. Macklin
Alexander LockwoodAlexander LockwoodArthur Kelvaney
John O'MalleyProf. Baine
Gage ClarkeGage ClarkeDr. Bannerman
Than WyennThan WyennProf. Zeller
Jefferson Dudley SearlesProf. Foster
Alfred LinderMartin / Computer
Ralph VotrianRalph Votrian1st Gate Sergeant
Michael MillerMichael Miller2nd Gate Sergeant
Rayford BarnesRayford BarnesCapt. McLaren (uncredited)
Helen KleebHelen KleebMiss Vandergrift (uncredited)
Alvy MooreAlvy MooreScientist (uncredited)
Gary VinsonGary VinsonYoung soldier (uncredited)
Marvin MillerMarvin MillerRobby the Robot (voice) (uncredited)
Robby the RobotRobby the RobotRobby

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