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Master of the World is a 1961 colour science fiction film based on the Jules Verne novels Robur the Conqueror and its sequel Master of the World, with a screenplay written by Richard Matheson. The film stars Vincent Price , Charles Bronson and Henry Hull and was directed by William Witney and produced by Samuel Z. Arkoff , Anthony Carras (who ...
Master of the World: Directed by William Witney. With Vincent Price, Charles Bronson, Henry Hull, Mary Webster. In 1868, an American scientist and his team become hostages of fanatical pacifist Robur who uses his airship Albatross to destroy military targets on Earth.
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- Adventure, Sci-Fi
- William Witney
- 1961-05
Master of the World is a "black novel," filled with foreboding and fear of the rise of tyrants such as the novel's villain, Robur, and totalitarianism. Master of the World contains a number of scientific ideas, current to Verne's time, which are now widely known to be errors.
- Jules Verne
- 1904
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Summaries. In 1868, an American scientist and his team become hostages of fanatical pacifist Robur who uses his airship Albatross to destroy military targets on Earth. The world in the late 19th century: A scientist and his team are held as "guests" of Robur on his airship, that he want to use to ensure peace on earth.
1h 44m 1961. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A mad genius tries to bomb the world into peace. Cast & Crew. Read More. William Witney. Director. Vincent Price. Robur. Charles Bronson. Strock. Henry Hull. Prudent. Mary Webster. Dorothy. David Frankham. Philip. Photos & Videos.
Master of the World. Mad inventor Capt. Robur (Vincent Price) kidnaps a team on a government expedition to investigate a mysterious crater in Pennsylvania. The team is taken aboard Robur's...
- Sci-Fi
