Tobor the Great (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1954, Tobor the Great is a science fiction film directed by Lee Sholem, running about 77 minutes. “A Man-Made Monster With Every Human Emotion” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Tobor the Great stars Charles Drake as Dr. Ralph Harrison, Karin Booth as Janice Roberts, Billy Chapin as Brian 'Gadge' Roberts and Taylor Holmes as Prof. Arnold Nordstrom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Tobor the Great has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tobor the Great page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tobor the Great tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tobor the Great (1954)?
- In GB, Tobor the Great is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tobor the Great worth watching?
- Tobor the Great holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tobor the Great?
- Tobor the Great stars Charles Drake, Karin Booth, Billy Chapin, Taylor Holmes and Steven Geray.
- When was Tobor the Great released?
- Tobor the Great was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.