Forbidden Planet (1956) | Japanese (Laserdisc) with OBI | USED

English audio

Title: Forbidden Planet (1956)

Genre:
Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller

Plot Synopsis:
A starship crew travels to the distant planet Altair IV to investigate the fate of a missing expedition. There they encounter Dr. Morbius, his daughter Altaira, and the remnants of an advanced alien civilization known as the Krell. As mysterious deaths and terrifying forces begin to threaten the crew, they uncover a dangerous secret hidden deep beneath the planet’s surface. Widely considered one of the most influential science fiction films ever made, Forbidden Planet blends cosmic mystery, psychological horror, and groundbreaking visual effects.

Cast and Crew

• Director: Fred M. Wilcox
• Writers: Cyril Hume, Irving Block, Allen Adler
• Cast:
  • Walter Pidgeon as Dr. Edward Morbius
  • Anne Francis as Altaira Morbius
  • Leslie Nielsen as Commander John J. Adams
  • Warren Stevens as Doc Ostrow
  • Earl Holliman as Cook

YouTube Trailer: Forbidden Planet | Trailer

IMDb: Forbidden Planet (1956)

Reviews from Letterboxd

1. sam — ★★★★★
   “robbie the robot absolutely steals the show”
2. SilentDawn — ★★★★★
   “ahead of its time in nearly every possible way”
3. Todd Gaines — ★★★★½
   “a stunning blend of sci-fi adventure and psychological horror”
4. CinemaJoe — ★★★★★
   “the visuals and electronic score still feel futuristic”
5. Lucy — ★★★★½
   “one of the essential building blocks of modern science fiction”

Meta Description:
A landmark science fiction classic, Forbidden Planet follows a space expedition to a distant world where ancient alien technology and unseen horrors threaten the future of humanity.