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Tobor the Great
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Tobor the Great

1954-09-01 · 77 min · ★ 5.3

Science Fiction

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.

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Directors
Lee Sholem
Production companies
Dudley Pictures Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Charles DrakeCharles DrakeDr. Ralph Harrison
Karin BoothKarin BoothJanice Roberts
Billy ChapinBilly ChapinBrian 'Gadge' Roberts
Taylor HolmesTaylor HolmesProf. Arnold Nordstrom
Steven GeraySteven GerayThe Foreign Spy-Chief
Henry KulkyHenry KulkyPaul (Spy Henchman)
Franz RoehnKarl
Hal BaylorHal BaylorMax (Spy Henchman)
William SchallertWilliam SchallertJohnston - a Reporter
Lyle TalbotLyle TalbotAn Admiral

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