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Product Identifiers
ProducerNicholas Nayfack
UPC0012569691223
eBay Product ID (ePID)9046029502
Product Key Features
Movie/TV TitleForbidden Planet
DirectorFred Mcleod Wilcox, Fred Wilcox
LanguageEnglish
Subtitle LanguageEnglish, French, Spanish
Run Time98 min.
RatingG
FormatDVD
Release Year1956
GenreScience Fiction
StudioWarner Home Video
Dimensions
Item Height0.54 in
Item Weight0.23 lb
Item Length7.49 in
Item Width5.50 in
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs2
Country/Region of ManufactureMexico
Ratings and reviews
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- 01 Dec, 2020
Great Classic Sci-Fi Film in a 2-DVD '50th Anniversary Collectors' Edition' (2006)
This early science fiction classic (1956) has been described as an adaptation of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'. Starring Walter Pidgeon, Leslie Nielsen & a teenaged Anne Francis, it is the story of a rescue mission sent to find what happened to an earlier expedition to the 4th planet of the star Altair. Dr. Morbius (Pidgeon) and his 18-yr-old daughter Altaira (Francis) are the only survivors. The crew of the flying-saucer-shaped interstellar cruiser are stunned when Dr. Morbius informs them he has discovered Altair-4 was once the home of a super-advanced civilization of a non-human race called the Krell. High production values are seen throughout the film, with Special Effects provided by Disney's animation studio (no computer F/X in 1956!). Often cited as the greatest sci-fi landmark film before '2001: A Space Odyssey' (1969).Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 Jan, 2016
Before Star Wars there was "FORBIDDEN PLANET" - the Best science fiction film made pre S.W.
"Forbidden Planet" is an epic vast fantasy science fiction adventure that dominated movies before Star Wars. Watching it now you are still thrilled at it's mind blowing special effects, huge ideas, and great story telling. A movie that will always stand tall as a classic. It was one of three fantastic Science Fiction films that took us far into space. Forbidden Planet was made in the 50's. It ruled as the ultimate science fiction adventure like today's Star Wars. the other two sci-fi films that blew the public's minds were "This Island Earth" and "Planet of the Vampires". All three had incredible art direction ( so much so, that when I work on Hollywood films today, us union art guys {Local 790} often sit around the art department and talk about these 3 film masterpieces and how they shot scenes ), use of special effects for the day, and of course great story telling. Buy this great DVD. Enjoy the story behind the most famous Robot of all time; Robby the Robot, and hear behind the scenes tales.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 15 Feb, 2017
A True Science Fiction Classic
If you have never seen Forbidden Planet, then you should buy it immediately, and watch it asap. It is an extraordinary movie, a SF retelling of Shakespeare's The Tempest. Particularly amazing is it was made in the mid-fifties at the height of the bug-eyed monster movie craze. This is an intelligent story in the vein of Asimov, Heinlein and Ellison. The soundtrack is the first all electronic score for a movie ever created (no music, just wonderfully strange sounds and alien burbling). The acting is good, particularly Walter Pidgeon as the otherworldly Prospero and Anne Francis as his innocent but coquettish daughter. Leslie Nielsen's space crew is a little ramped up on testosterone, and much of their attitude toward Francis' character is pretty sexist, but it WAS the 50s. Watching the movie now, you can easily see where Gene Roddenberry was inspired in a few years to create Star Trek, and it is certainly where Irwin Allen copped all his designs for Lost in Space, from the saucer ship, to the robot ( who was built the same team who created FB's Robbie the Robot. If you buy one edition get the special 50 anniversary 2-disc set. It's packed with great extras including, in-depth documentaries on the movie, the creation of Robbie the Robot, the history of 50s SF movies, and several full-length features where Robbie later starred in. Everything you ever hoped to know about Forbidden Planet and more!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 29 Mar, 2023
Great classic sci-fi movie.
A sci-fi classic. The used 50th Anniversary version I purchased also had the old Invisible Boy movie with it. Forbidden Planet is a thoughtful classic science fiction movie I enjoy watching from time to time. And there is Robbie the Robot.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Jul, 2023
Good movie with the right amount of humor.
Great family movie. Nice price . Good science-fiction show especially for the 1950s. Liked it the first time I saw it, which was years ago. I had to add it to my collection.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 11 Apr, 2020
Earth is now "The Forbidden Planet"! :)
Sci-Fi movie fans MUST get this 2 dvd set. It's time to "escape" Earth (metaphorically) & forget our worries, & cares. Forbidden Planet is a true classic WAY ahead of it's time. The remastering is stunning, this dvd has close to Blu-ray quality, with beautiful saturated colors & the sound is excellent. I still haven't seen the 2nd dvd, with a full movie called "The Invisible Boy" & which includes Robby the Robot once again. Im very happy with this purchase, highly recommended!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Aug, 2018
Classic Sci-Fi Film
My husband really loves this movie. I bought it as an early Christmas gift.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 18 Dec, 2022
When the lion roared in space.
This is a story that has stood the test of time. It should, it's based on Shakespear's "The Temptest". Love the behind the scenes footage.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 Mar, 2019
Forbidden Planet entertaining!
It is obvious that Star Trek got some ideas from this movie. And the second disc is very entertaining showing excerpts from other sci fi movies and comparing them ,so it was well worth the price to get these 2 discs.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 17 Mar, 2024
It was a great si-fi movie even for it's age & time that it was made
This was a very entertaining flick.It had great special effects considering for the time it was made.Over all I believe it was g great movie and anyone liking all types of science fiction should enjoy this movie.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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