The Humanoid 1979
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What is The Humanoid?
The Humanoid is a 1979 Italian space opera film directed by Aldo Lado, and starring Richard Kiel, Corinne Cléry, Leonard Mann, Ivan Rassimov and Arthur Kennedy. The film falls into the fantasy and science fiction genres and has a runtime of one hour and forty minutes.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 11, 1979
- Studios
- Merope
- Genres
- Fantasy, Science Fiction
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Overview
The Humanoid is a 1979 Italian space opera film directed by Aldo Lado, and starring Richard Kiel, Corinne Cléry, Leonard Mann, Ivan Rassimov and Arthur Kennedy. The film falls into the fantasy and science fiction genres and has a runtime of one hour and forty minutes.
The story follows the evil Graal, who hopes to overthrow his brother as ruler of the planet Metropolis. To achieve this goal, Graal enlists the help of the insane Dr. Kraspin, an inventor who has created a chemical capable of turning an ordinary person into a perfect soldier. They test this chemical on the pilot Golob, transforming the unsuspecting victim into a mindless but indestructible automaton with superhuman strength. The people of Metropolis must find a way to outwit Graal before he can successfully create an army of these soldiers and destroy their planet.
Should you watch it?
“A power-hungry villain creates an indestructible soldier to seize control of the planet Metropolis.”
- Features an appearance by actor Richard Kiel
- Explores a high-stakes struggle for planetary control
- Showcases the aesthetic of 1979 Italian space opera
- The plot centers on a derivative struggle between brothers for political power
Watch it if you enjoy vintage Italian space operas from the late 1970s.
The film maintains a classic science fiction tone with a runtime of one hour and forty minutes.
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Is The Humanoid worth watching?
The film is worth watching for fans of 1970s Italian space operas and those interested in the filmography of Richard Kiel.
Where can I stream The Humanoid?
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How long is the film?
The Humanoid has a total runtime of one hour and forty minutes.
Does the film have multiple episodes?
No, The Humanoid is a feature-length film rather than a television series.
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