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1956 · 98 min · G

Forbidden Planet

Directed by Fred M. Wilcox · Science Fiction, Adventure

Forbidden Planet (1956) is a Science Fiction film, directed by Fred M. Wilcox set in Space during the far future. It runs 98 minutes and is rated G.

A space exploration and creature feature, with a tense tone. Themes of technology/ai anxiety run throughout.

Composer
Bebe BarronLouis Barron
Cinematography
George J. Folsey
Cast
Walter PidgeonAnne FrancisLeslie NielsenWarren StevensJack KellyEarl HollimanRichard AndersonGeorge D. Wallace

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Space
Setting
Off World
When
Far Future

Premise & themes

Premise
Space ExplorationCreature Feature
Themes
technology/AI anxiety
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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