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 Hoffman

Cast:

Richard Eyer, Philip Abbott, Diane Brewster, Harold Stone, Robert Harris, Dennis McCarthy, Alexander Lockwood, John O'Malley
The Invisible Boy
GENREScience fiction, Children
DETAILSNetwork: TCM Runtime: 1h 30m Rating: G