The 'Krell wonders' are impressive, Robby the Robot is endearing, Ann Francis looks radiant, and the 'electronic tonalities' create a unique soundtrack. Walter Pidgeon is Morbius, Ann Francis is Altaira, and Leslie Nielsen is Captain Adams. With Robby The Robot. Directed by Fred M. Wilcox. Produced by Nicholas Nayfack. Screenplay by Cyril Hume. In the year 2257 a rescue mission is sent to Altair IV to determine the fate of a scientific team. The tempest emerges from the hidden world of the Krell, a master race that evolved beyond instrumentality to pure thought. From "a million years of shining sanity" comes the stalking terror of "monsters from the id." Forbidden Planet is considered by many to be the best sci-fi film of the era. Rated number one on our 10 Best List. Click for other version of poster