The Invisible Boy (1957)

90 min · Family Drama, Sci-Fi, comedy thriller, science fiction comedy, science fiction film

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Directors

Herman Hoffman

Cast

Richard Eyer, Philip Abbot, Diane Brewster, Harold J. Stone, Robert A. Harris, Dennis McCarthy, Alexander Lockwood, Robby the Robot

The story

In 1957, ten-year-old Timmie Merrinoe is a bit dull and only wants a playmate. His frustrated father takes him to the research lab where he works and has him evaluated by a supercomputer. The computer hypnotizes Timmie and enhances his intelligence.

Catalogue themes and tags

Adolescence, Education, Förderroboter, Intelligence, Parents Kids Relationship, Satellit, Spielkamerad, Super Computer, Unsichtbar, Weltherrschaft, Wissenschaftlerin, Thriller, Science Fiction, Comedy Thriller, Adventure

Genres

Family Drama, Sci-Fi, comedy thriller, science fiction comedy, science fiction film

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