Airing | 5/4, 5:45p
The Invisible Boy
1h 30m|G|Science fiction, Children|TCM|1957
Timmie (Richard Eyer), a mischievous 10-year-old boy, is plopped in front of a supercomputer by his scientist father, Dr. Tom (Philip Abbott). The computer, however, secretly gives Timmie super-intelligence and he's soon able to reanimate a robot named Robbie. Timmie and Robbie become best friends, embarking on a series of lighthearted pranks. But when Robbie starts taking orders from the evil supercomputer, Timmie must choose between his best friend and the safety of the world.
Director:
Herman HoffmanCast:
Richard Eyer, Philip Abbott, Diane Brewster, Harold Stone, Robert Harris, Dennis McCarthy, Alexander Lockwood, John O'Malley
GENREScience fiction, Children
DETAILSNetwork: TCM
Runtime: 1h 30m
Rating: G