Master of the World (1961): Cast & Plot
Master of the World is a 1961 sci-fi adventure film directed by William Witney, starring Charles Bronson as John Strock, Henry Hull and Mary Webster. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- William Witney
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Master of the World About?
The premise of Master of the World without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The fabulous adventures of the man who conquered the earth to save it! A mad genius tries to bomb the world into peace.
Master of the World Cast & Characters
Charles Bronson leads the cast as John Strock, with Henry Hull as Prudent and Mary Webster as Dorothy Prudent. Directed by William Witney; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director William Witney
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Charles Bronson as John Strock - Henry Hull as Prudent
- Mary Webster as Dorothy Prudent
- David Frankham as Phillip Evans
Also Starring in Master of the World
· 9 more- Vincent Price Captain Robur
- Harry 'Snub' Pollard Man at Balloon Society Meeting (uncredited)
- Richard Harrison Alistair
- Gordon Jones Talkative Townsman
- Vito Scotti Topage
- Ken Terrell Shanks
- Wally Campo Turner
- Peter Besbas Wilson
- Steve Masino Weaver
Master of the World Plot Summary
What happens in Master of the World from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
John Strock, Charles Bronson, a US government agent hired to monitor volcanic activity, joins Dorothy Prudent Mary Webster, her fiancé Phillip Evans David Frankham, and Dorothy’s father Prudent Henry Hull on a perilous high‑altitude excursion that ends with Robur’s airship seizure of the group. Robur, a man driven by a quasi-metaphysical dream of enforcing world peace through unmatched power, has been circling the globe with a fiercely loyal crew who share his fanaticism. He commands his airship, the Prudent, and his hidden project, the Albatross, a craft he has been refining even as he broadcasts a troubling biblical passage over a voice amplifier, stoking religious fears in a nearby town.
Full summary
The whole story of Master of the World, scene by scene
Master of the World Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Master of the World.
How Well Do You Know Master of the World?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the US government agent who monitors volcanic activity?
Cars in Master of the World
2 cars on screen: the 1925 Morris Oxford and the Crossley 25/30.
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1925 Morris Oxford Minor role -
Crossley 25/30 Background role
Master of the World Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Il padrone del mondo” and “Robur - Der Herr der sieben Kontinente”.
- Also known as
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- Il padrone del mondo
- Robur - Der Herr der sieben Kontinente
- Herr der Welt
- Le Maître du monde
- Robur - Herr der sieben Kontinente
- El amo del mundo
- Властелин Мира
- A világ ura
- Luftens erobrer
- Господарят на света
- Władca świata
- 大地之王
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- Ο άρχων του κόσμου
- El dueño del mundo
- Pasaulio valdovas
- Robur
- O Conquistador do Mundo
- Pán světa
- 마스터 오브 더 월드
- El senyor de l’univers
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Master of the World FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Master of the World, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Master of the World?
Master of the World runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Master of the World released?
Master of the World was released on May 1, 1961.
Who directed Master of the World?
Master of the World was directed by William Witney.
More films by William Witney Who is in the cast of Master of the World?
Master of the World stars Charles Bronson as John Strock, Henry Hull as Prudent and Mary Webster as Dorothy Prudent, among 13 credited actors.
Does Master of the World have a post-credit scene?
No. Master of the World has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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