R.U.R.
Originally released in 1948. R.U.R. is a science fiction film. directed by Jan Bussell. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Anthony Eustrel, Eugene Leahy, and Derek Tansley
Synopsis
A story of robots leading a revolution against their human creators. It explored dehumanization through technology and the failure of a technologically driven utopia.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 4, 1948
77 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Anthony Eustrel
as Harry Domain
Eugene Leahy
as Dr. Gall
Derek Tansley
as Dr. Hellman
Maurice Bannister
as Jacob Berman
John Stuart
as Alquist
Evelyn Moore
as Emma
Joy Adamson
as Sulla, a robotess
Patrick Troughton
as Radius, a robot
Dermot Palmer
as Primus, a robot
Viola Merrett
as Helena, a robotess
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R.U.R. about?
A story of robots leading a revolution against their human creators. It explored dehumanization through technology and the failure of a technologically driven utopia.
Who directed R.U.R.?
R.U.R. was directed by Jan Bussell.
How long is R.U.R.?
R.U.R. has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was R.U.R. released?
R.U.R. was released on March 4, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in R.U.R.?
The main cast of R.U.R. includes Anthony Eustrel, Eugene Leahy, Derek Tansley, Maurice Bannister, John Stuart.