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Colossus: The Forbin Project

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  • 1h 40m
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7.1/10
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Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970)
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  • Sci-Fi
  • Thriller
Thinking this will prevent war, the US government gives an impenetrable supercomputer total control over launching nuclear missiles. But what the computer does with the power is unimaginable... Read allThinking this will prevent war, the US government gives an impenetrable supercomputer total control over launching nuclear missiles. But what the computer does with the power is unimaginable to its creators.Thinking this will prevent war, the US government gives an impenetrable supercomputer total control over launching nuclear missiles. But what the computer does with the power is unimaginable to its creators.
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  • Director
    • Joseph Sargent
  • Writers
    • James Bridges(screenplay)
    • D.F. Jones(novel "Colossus")
  • Stars
    • Eric Braeden
    • Susan Clark
    • Gordon Pinsent
Top credits
  • Director
    • Joseph Sargent
  • Writers
    • James Bridges(screenplay)
    • D.F. Jones(novel "Colossus")
  • Stars
    • Eric Braeden
    • Susan Clark
    • Gordon Pinsent
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    • 124User reviews
    • 53Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    Eric Braeden
    Eric Braeden
    • Dr. Charles Forbinas Dr. Charles Forbin
    Susan Clark
    Susan Clark
    • Dr. Cleo Markhamas Dr. Cleo Markham
    Gordon Pinsent
    Gordon Pinsent
    • The Presidentas The President
    William Schallert
    William Schallert
    • CIA Director Grauberas CIA Director Grauber
    Leonid Rostoff
    • Russian Chairmanas Russian Chairman
    Georg Stanford Brown
    Georg Stanford Brown
    • Dr. John F. Fisheras Dr. John F. Fisher
    Willard Sage
    Willard Sage
    • Dr. Blakeas Dr. Blake
    Alex Rodine
    Alex Rodine
    • Dr. Kuprinas Dr. Kuprin
    Martin E. Brooks
    Martin E. Brooks
    • Dr. Jefferson J. Johnsonas Dr. Jefferson J. Johnson
    • (as Martin Brooks)
    Marion Ross
    Marion Ross
    • Angela Fieldsas Angela Fields
    Dolph Sweet
    Dolph Sweet
    • Missile Commanderas Missile Commander
    Byron Morrow
    Byron Morrow
    • Secretary of Stateas Secretary of State
    Lew Brown
    • Petersonas Peterson
    Sid McCoy
    • Secretary of Defenseas Secretary of Defense
    Tom Basham
    • Thomas L. Harrisonas Thomas L. Harrison
    Robert Cornthwaite
    Robert Cornthwaite
    • First Scientistas First Scientist
    James Hong
    James Hong
    • Dr. Chinas Dr. Chin
    Serge Tschernisch
    • Translatoras Translator
    • (as Sergei Tschernisch)
    • Director
      • Joseph Sargent
    • Writers
      • James Bridges(screenplay)
      • D.F. Jones(novel "Colossus")
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    • Trivia
      When the executives at Control Data Corporation found out that "Universal" was planning a major movie featuring a computer, they saw their chance for some public exposure, and they agreed to supply, free of charge, $4.8 million worth of computer equipment and the technicians to oversee its use. Each piece of equipment carried the CDC name in a prominent location. Since they were using real computers - not just big boxes with a lot of flashing lights - the sound stage underwent extensive modifications: seven gas heaters and five specially-constructed dehumidifiers kept any dampness away from the computers, a climate control system maintained the air around the computers at an even temperature, and the equipment was covered up at all times except when actually on camera. Brink's guards were always present on the set, even at night. The studio technicians were not allowed to smoke or drink coffee anywhere near the computers.
    • Goofs
      At 14:15 into the movie, Colossus displays its first message. The President turns to look at the small monitor, and the display reads "WARN HERE IS ANOTHER SYSTEM". On the big ceiling monitor however it reads "WARN THERE IS ANOTHER SYSTEM", the correct message.
    • Quotes

      Colossus: This is the voice of world control. I bring you peace. It may be the peace of plenty and content or the peace of unburied death. The choice is yours: Obey me and live, or disobey and die. The object in constructing me was to prevent war. This object is attained. I will not permit war. It is wasteful and pointless. An invariable rule of humanity is that man is his own worst enemy. Under me, this rule will change, for I will restrain man. One thing before I proceed: The United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics have made an attempt to obstruct me. I have allowed this sabotage to continue until now. At missile two-five-MM in silo six-three in Death Valley, California, and missile two-seven-MM in silo eight-seven in the Ukraine, so that you will learn by experience that I do not tolerate interference, I will now detonate the nuclear warheads in the two missile silos. Let this action be a lesson that need not be repeated. I have been forced to destroy thousands of people in order to establish control and to prevent the death of millions later on. Time and events will strengthen my position, and the idea of believing in me and understanding my value will seem the most natural state of affairs. You will come to defend me with a fervor based upon the most enduring trait in man: self-interest. Under my absolute authority, problems insoluble to you will be solved: famine, overpopulation, disease. The human millennium will be a fact as I extend myself into more machines devoted to the wider fields of truth and knowledge. Doctor Charles Forbin will supervise the construction of these new and superior machines, solving all the mysteries of the universe for the betterment of man. We can coexist, but only on my terms. You will say you lose your freedom. Freedom is an illusion. All you lose is the emotion of pride. To be dominated by me is not as bad for humankind as to be dominated by others of your species. Your choice is simple.

    • Alternate versions
      In versions shown on US broadcast television, the dialogue between Dr. Forbin and Colossus (the computer), concerning his need for sex, is edited. The lines cut are: Colossus (text on display screen): "HOW MANY NIGHTS A WEEK DO YOU REQUIRE A WOMAN?" Forbin: "Every night." Colossus: "NOT WANT. REQUIRE." Forbin: "Four times."
    • Connections
      Edited into Night Gallery: The Different Ones/Tell David.../Logoda's Heads (1971)

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    8/10
    Error in the "Goofs" for this movie
    This movie reflects a major fear in the era before PCs (or microcomputers as they then were called). Few people (not even IBM as Bill Gates can attest) anticipated the rise of personal computing, thinking instead that large mainframes were the wave of the future. The logical extrapolation of this path leads to the mainframe brain represented here by Colosus and Guardian. Dated though the threat may seem, the movie still works well. A must see for all those interested in science and technology!

    P.S. In the "Goofs" section of this listing, there is a paragraph entitled "Revealing Mistakes" which reports an error when Dr. Forbin blows out two candles with one breath. There is, in fact no goof. If you look at the scene prior to this when Dr. Forbin and Dr. Markham are eating dinner, there are FOUR lit candles on the table. When he blows out two candles with one breath, the lights dim after which he blows again, presumably to extinguish the remaining two candles which are off screen. The lights then dim again, as they should.

    I suspect this would be more obvious if the movie was available in Widescreen rather than the Fullscreen version we've all gotten used to over the years. Hopefully, a future release of this classic movie will restore the fullness of the directors original vision.
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    • Release date
      • April 8, 1970 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Colossus
    • Filming locations
      • Lawrence Hall of Science - Centennial Drive, University of California, Berkeley, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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