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Master of the World
Master of the World
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1961
1h 42m
6.0(85 votes)
Science Fiction
Adventure

Overview

A mad genius tries to bomb the world into peace.

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Production Companies

American International Pictures

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Cast & Crew

13 members
Acting

Vincent Price

Captain Robur

Vincent Price
Acting

Charles Bronson

John Strock

Charles Bronson
Acting

Mary Webster

Dorothy Prudent

Mary Webster
Acting

Henry Hull

Prudent

Henry Hull
Acting

David Frankham

Phillip Evans

David Frankham
Acting

Wally Campo

Turner

Wally Campo
Acting

Vito Scotti

Topage

Vito Scotti
Acting

Richard Harrison

Alistair

Richard Harrison
Acting

Ken Terrell

Shanks

Ken Terrell
Acting

Steve Masino

Weaver

Steve Masino
Acting

Peter Besbas

Wilson

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Acting

Gordon Jones

Talkative Townsman

Gordon Jones
Acting

Harry 'Snub' Pollard

Man at Balloon Society Meeting (uncredited)

Harry 'Snub' Pollard

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