Invention for Destruction (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1958, Invention for Destruction is an adventure and science fiction film directed by Karel Zeman, running about 83 minutes. “Fantastic Pedal Blimps Fly The Skies! - Four-Footed Machines In Incredible Sea Battle!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As the world progresses into the industrial age, a professor studying the "nature of pure matter" is spirited away by a would-be dictator and connived into building a super-bomb, as a young reporter and a girl rescued from the sea attempt to warn him of their mutual kidnapper's intentions to dominate the world with a new and more-deadly-yet weapon.
Who’s in it. Invention for Destruction stars Lubor Tokoš as Šimon Hart, Jana Zatloukalová as Jana, Arnošt Navrátil as Profesor Roche and Miloslav Holub as Count Artigas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Invention for Destruction has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Invention for Destruction page.
If you liked it. Fans of Invention for Destruction tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Invention for Destruction (1958)?
- In US, Invention for Destruction is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Invention for Destruction worth watching?
- Invention for Destruction holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Invention for Destruction?
- Invention for Destruction stars Lubor Tokoš, Jana Zatloukalová, Arnošt Navrátil, Miloslav Holub and František Šlégr.
- When was Invention for Destruction released?
- Invention for Destruction was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.