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Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet (2006) - Movie Browser

The sci-fi film that made Spielberg jealous gets the love letter it deserves.

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Overview

A documentary about the making of, and legacy of, the Forbidden Planet movie.

Content warning

making of documentary short

artistic legacytechnological imaginationcreative ambitiongenerational influence

Standout Aspects

Direction

John Carpenter geeking out is worth admission alone.

Visual Effects

Dykstra and Muren dissecting 1956 effects wizardry.

Best for:Solo·Rewatch·Background

ReleasedNov 14, 2006

Runtime27m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitylow

Tonelight

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Top Cast

Dennis Muren

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Joe Dante

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Leslie Nielsen

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Alan Dean Foster

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John Dykstra

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John Carpenter

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William Malone

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John Landis

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Rudy Behlmer

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Anne Francis

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Earl Holliman

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Richard Anderson

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

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