Tobor the Great (1954)
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This children's sci-fi adventure chronicles the friendship between an 11-year-old and his grandfather's robot Tobor, who was designed to explore deep space. Tobor, unlike other machines, was endowed with human emotions. Trouble erupts when the communists kidnap him and try to make him do their evil bidding. Fortunately, Tobor is mind-linked to his creator and cannot be easily reprogrammed. The adventure begins when the boy and the scientists attempt to save the robot. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Charles Drake, Karin [Katharine] Booth, (more)
- Director(s):
- Lee Sholem
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Tobor the Great
This children's sci-fi adventure chronicles the friendship between an 11-year-old and his grandfather's robot Tobor, who was designed to explore deep space. Tobor, unlike other machines, was endowed with human emotions. Trouble erupts when the communists kidnap him and try to make him do their evil bidding. Fortunately, Tobor is mind-linked to his creator and cannot be easily reprogrammed. The adventure begins when the boy and the scientists attempt to save the robot. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 77 mins
Complete Cast of Tobor the Great
- Charles Drake - Dr. Ralph Harrison
- Billy Chapin - Gadge Roberts
- Steven Geray - Man with Glasses
- Franz Roehn - Karl
- Alan Reynolds - Gilligan
- Norman Field - Commissioner
- Lyle Talbot - Admiral
- William Schallert - Johnston
- Jack Daly
- Joan Gerber
- Karin [Katharine] Booth - Janice Roberts
- Taylor Holmes - Dr. Nordstrom
- Henry Kulky - Paul
- Hal Baylor - Max
- Peter Brocco - Dr. Gustav
- Robert Shayne - General
- Emmett Vogan - Congressman
- Helene Winston - Secretary
- Maury Hill - Scientist
- Director(s):
- Lee Sholem
- Writer(s):
- Philip MacDonald, Richard Goldstone
- Producer(s):
- Richard Goldstone
- Categories:
- Mystery & Suspense, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy
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