Master of the World

Master of the World (1976)

33% of users liked it
(236 ratings)

This animated adaptation of the Jules Verne tale concerns a mad scientist's plot to become the ruler of the world. ~ John Bush, Rovi

Directed By: William Witney
Written By: Richard Matheson
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Animation, Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy

In Theaters: May 1, 1961 Wide
Studio: MGM

Critic Reviews

Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Highly entertaining but ludicrous fantasy sci-fi film set in the 19th century.

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jay n

Not bad version of the Verne classic. The animation is laughable to modern eyes but it's professionally done for the time period. It is also expertly cast in the three most important roles with Charles Bronson all resolute decency and two boiled hams Henry Hull and Vincent Price… More
Not bad version of the Verne classic. The animation is laughable to modern eyes but it's professionally done for the time period. It is also expertly cast in the three most important roles with Charles Bronson all resolute decency and two boiled hams Henry Hull and Vincent Price livening things up with over the top performances.
AJ V

1961 is the right date for this movie, not 76, I don't know why it says that. Anyway, this is one of the worst movies Price was in, in my opinion. The story about the crazy giant zeppelin thing was taken from a Jules Verne novel, but it doesn't make a good movie, the… More
1961 is the right date for this movie, not 76, I don't know why it says that. Anyway, this is one of the worst movies Price was in, in my opinion. The story about the crazy giant zeppelin thing was taken from a Jules Verne novel, but it doesn't make a good movie, the special effects are bad and it's confusing and silly, it's just not good.

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Cast

Vincent Price
as Robur
Charles Bronson
as Strock
Henry Hull
as Prudent
Mary Webster
as Dorothy
David Frankham
as Philip
Richard Harrison
as Alistair
Vito Scotti
as Topage
Wally Campo
as Turner
Steve Masino
as Weaver
Ken Terrell
as Shanks
Peter Besbas
as Wilson

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