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SCIENCE FICTION . 1954 . 1h 17m . 5.2/10

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"A Man-Made Monster With Every Human Emotion"

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.

Starring Charles Drake, Karin Booth, Billy Chapin
5.2/10
Rating
1h 17m
Runtime
1954
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A Man-Made Monster With Every Human Emotion

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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Cast
Charles Drake stars as Dr. Ralph Harrison in Tobor the Great.
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Year context
Tobor the Great was released 72 years ago in 1954.
Overview
To avoid the life-threatening dangers of manned space exploration, Professor Nordstrom creates highly advanced form of artificial intelligence capable of pil...
Tobor the Great is a Science Fiction film with a runtime of 1h 17m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
77 min (1h 17m)
Country
Rating
5.2/10 (30 votes)

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What is Tobor the Great about?
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.
How long is Tobor the Great?
Tobor the Great has a runtime of 77 minutes (1h 17m).
Who stars in Tobor the Great?
The cast of Tobor the Great includes Charles Drake, Karin Booth, Billy Chapin, Taylor Holmes, Steven Geray.
What is the rating of Tobor the Great?
Tobor the Great has a rating of 5.2 out of 10 based on 30 votes on TMDB.

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