Prototype (1983 film)

Prototype is a 1983 television film, starring Christopher Plummer.[1]

Prototype
GenreDrama
Sci-Fi
Written byRichard Levinson
William Link
Directed byDavid Greene
StarringChristopher Plummer
David Morse
Frances Sternhagen
Theme music composerBilly Goldenberg
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersRichard Levinson
William Link
ProducersRobert Papazian
Stephanie Austin (associate producer)
CinematographyHarry J. May
EditorParkie L. Singh
Running time96 min.
Production companiesRichard Levinson / William Link Productions
Robert Papazian Productions
DistributorCBS
Release
Original networkCBS
Original releaseDecember 7, 1983 (1983-12-07)

Plot summary

Dr. Carl Forrester (Christopher Plummer), a curmudgeonly but basically kindly Nobel Prize-winning scientist, builds an equally kindly (but much handsomer, David Morse) $5 million dollar android named Michael. The government-subsidized Forrester who created Michael on behalf of his pentagon sponsors, as they see the android a potential weapon that can save human lives. Forrester has second thoughts when he discovers the plot that the government plans to build an army of robot warriors, using Michael as their model. Forrester then sneaks into the pentagon and "kidnaps" Michael, triggering a film-length chase. General Keating (Arthur Hill) orders pursuit of Michael, who sees as a way end human death in war.

Cast

Production

Filmed as a made for TV movie airing on the CBS network.[2]

Reception

The New York Times praised the movie, citing the acting, script and directing as strong points, finding the move "uncommonly riveting " [3] Creature Feature gave the movie 3.5 out of 5 stars, saying the movie was intelligent, well-acted and praised that both sides of the issue.[4]

References

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