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Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970)

Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970)
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The granddaddy of all "computer run amok" films, Colossus: The Forbin Project concerns a huge electronic brain designed to control the American missile defense system. Colossus' technicians do not count on the computer developing an intelligence of its own. Communicating with its Russian counterpart, Colossus decides to take over the earth, threatening global destruction should anyone try to pull its plug. The film's climax is unsettling, but no more so than the actual state of world affairs in 1970. Colossus: The Forbin Project was filmed in Canada. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Eric Braeden, Susan Clark, (more)
Director(s):
Joseph Sargent
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Colossus: The Forbin Project

The granddaddy of all "computer run amok" films, Colossus: The Forbin Project concerns a huge electronic brain designed to control the American missile defense system. Colossus' technicians do not count on the computer developing an intelligence of its own. Communicating with its Russian counterpart, Colossus decides to take over the earth, threatening global destruction should anyone try to pull its plug. The film's climax is unsettling, but no more so than the actual state of world affairs in 1970. Colossus: The Forbin Project was filmed in Canada. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
101 mins

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Director(s):
Joseph Sargent
Writer(s):
James Bridges
Producer(s):
Stanley Chase
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Situations, Not For Children)
Categories:
Mystery & Suspense, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Roxane R.

    I saw this move in it's infancy, I was 17 years old in 1970, as I watched Colossus: The Forbin Project again at 53 y.o., I was enthralled again, the movie is fast paced and unpretentious. Eric Braeden, of "Young and the Restless" fame, was perfect and better looking. Even in the day of our zip drives and Bush, Iraq, all that has gone on in the name of "Security", why hasn't anyone updated, reissued or emphasized the now oracle-like entertaining suppositions that Colossus truly scared us with in 1970? Fabulous, you will never view your Dell, or anything technological the same. H.A.L. "Ha!", check out Colossus and then sit, stew and wait...or RUN...Oh, I forgot...WHERE?

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    Steven G.

    Imagine a computer so smart as to be able to take over the world. Colossus does, and the results are frightening! The whole time I watched this movie I kept thinking of the pervasisve use of I-phones, I-pods, the Internet, etc. This flick is ripe for a modern-day re-make! One of the most chilling sounds ever - a flat, emotionless, metallic voice announcing: "This is the voice of Colossus."

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    Carmen A.

    Absolutely worth seeing for sci-fi buffs. This is the original "creation of Skynet" for Term fans. OK, now it seems dated and cheesy i.e. original Star Trek, but the ideas are the foundations for many more current, sfx-loaded films. Didn't like the abrupt end.

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