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Cast & Crew

Fred M. Wilcox
Director
Leslie Nielsen
As Commander John J. Adams
Walter Pidgeon
As Dr. Edward Morbius
Frankie Darro
As Robby the Robot (interior) (uncredited)
Richard Anderson
As Chief Engineer Quinn
James Best
As Crewman (uncredited)
Marvin Miller
As Robby the Robot (voice) (uncredited)

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What is Forbidden Planet about? Toggle content

When a rescue mission led by Commander John J. Adams (Leslie Nielsen) lands on a distant planet, they discover the mysterious Dr. Morbius (Walter Pidgeon) and his daughter Altaira (Anne Francis), the sole survivors of a previous expedition. Morbius reveals that the planet was once inhabited by a highly advanced civilization known as the Krells, who vanished mysteriously, leaving behind a dangerous force that threatens to destroy any living being that dares to venture too close. As the rescuers investigate, they come face to face with the terrifying power of the Krells' technology and must confront the dark secrets of Morbius' past.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Forbidden Planet include 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Caltiki, the Immortal Monster, Queen of Outer Space, Creature from the Black Lagoon, Master of the World, Mysterious Island.

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Forbidden Planet was released in theaters on May 3, 1956.