Forbidden Planet 1956 PG

When

12.30pm, Sat 30 Apr 2016 (98 mins)

Where

Gallery of Modern Art & Cinema A

About

Mystery abounds in this beloved 1950s sci-fi classic. Heavily inspired by Shakespeare's The Tempest, Forbidden Planet follows a team of space travellers into the far reaches of the galaxy as they attempt to discover the fate of a group of missing scientists. The film, celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, features inventive practical special effects, a ground-breaking synth score, and appearances from a pre-comedy Leslie Nielsen and iconic sci-fi favourite Robby the Robot.

PG | Supernatural theme

Production Credits

  • Director: Fred M. Wilcox
  • Script: Cyril Hume
  • Based on: the play 'The Tempest' By William Shakespeare
  • Cinematographer: George J. Fosley
  • Editor: Ferris Webster
  • Production Company: Mgm
  • Print Source/Rights: Roadshow Films
  • Year: 1956
  • Runtime: 98 minutes
  • Country: USA
  • Language: English
  • Sound: Mono
  • Colour: Colour
  • Screening Format: 35mm