Master of the World
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.
- Rated
- Approved
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Released
- 1961
- Country
- United States
Details
Release year: 1961
Storyline
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.
Top credits
Vincent Price ā Robur
Charles Bronson ā John Strock
Henry Hull ā Prudent
Mary Webster ā Dorothy Prudent
Did you know
ā¢ Richard Matheson combined two stories by Jules Verne for this screenplay: "Clipper of the Clouds" (1886) and its sequel "Master of the World" (1904).
ā¢ The destruction of the British fleet is footage of the Battle of Trafalgar from That Hamilton Woman (1941).
ā¢ American-International Pictures had planned on doing a sequel to this film. Concept drawings and even concept models were reportedly made. The sequel was not produced.
User reviews
A Pretty Good Action Sleeper
Uneven but enjoyable
Not the best of Vincent Price on American International
Technical specs
- Sound mix
- 4-Track Stereo
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
- Color
- Color, Black and White
