Forbidden Planet

This article is about the movie Forbidden Planet. For information about the bookstore chain of the same name see Forbidden Planet (bookstore).

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Forbidden Planet is a classic 1956 science fiction film and a subsequent novelization by W.J. Stuart. The film features a number of spectacular special effects, groundbreaking use of an all-electronic music score, and was the first screen appearance of the famous Robby the Robot; the film's characters and setting were inspired by Shakespeare's The Tempest, though the plot is very different. Michael Crichton's book Sphere bears a striking resemblance to the film. Also notable is its very effective execution and use of well designed sets, props and soundstage scenic paintings.

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1956 - Science fiction film - W.J. Stuart - Electronic music - Robby the Robot - Shakespeare's - The Tempest - Michael Crichton's - Sphere - Sets - Prop - Soundstage - Scenic painting

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