Probe (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1972, Probe is a science fiction and tv movie film directed by Russ Mayberry, running about 100 minutes. “High-tech private eye.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pilot for sci-fi detective series "Search." Hugh O'Brian as Lockwood, a high-tech private eye, was outfitted with two electronic implants (one to hear what was said at HQ and a dental contact he could bite to communicate with HQ--one bite for yes and two bites for no) and a button-sized "scanner" that combined a micro-miniaturized television camera that could also see in infrared spectrum, microphone, medical sensors, and transmitter, putting him in constant contact with a room full of experts monitoring his actions and vital signs and supplying him with encyclopedic information.
Who’s in it. Probe stars Hugh O'Brian as Hugh Lockwood, Elke Sommer as Heideline 'Uli' Ullman, Burgess Meredith as V.C.R. Cameron and Lilia Skala as Frieda Ullman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Probe has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Probe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Probe tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Probe (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Probe change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Probe worth watching?
- Probe holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Probe?
- Probe stars Hugh O'Brian, Elke Sommer, Burgess Meredith, Lilia Skala and Angel Tompkins.
- When was Probe released?
- Probe was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.