The Humanoid (1979): Cast & Plot
The Humanoid is a 1979 sci-fi fantasy film directed by Aldo Lado, starring Arthur Kennedy as Dr. Kraspin, Richard Kiel and Massimo Serato. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
Italian What Is The Humanoid About?
The premise of The Humanoid without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
On Metropolis, Graal schemes to overthrow his brother and enlists Dr. Kraspin, who has created a serum that turns ordinary people into unstoppable soldiers. Their first test on pilot Golob makes him a mind‑less, indestructible automaton with super‑human strength. The citizens must outsmart Graal before he mass‑produces an army and destroys the world.
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The Humanoid Cast & Characters
Arthur Kennedy leads the cast as Dr. Kraspin, with Richard Kiel as Golob and Massimo Serato as Great Brother. Directed by Aldo Lado; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Aldo Lado
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Arthur Kennedy as Dr. Kraspin - Richard Kiel as Golob
- Massimo Serato as Great Brother
- Ivan Rassimov as Lord Graal
Also Starring in The Humanoid
· 12 more- Corinne Cléry Barbara Gibson
- Marco Yeh Tom Tom
- Barbara Bach Lady Agatha
- Leonard Mann Nick
- Venantino Venantini
- Ottaviano Dell'Acqua Technician
- Hal Yamanouchi Humanoid Soldier
- Milla Johansson Girl who is drained of blood (uncredited)
- Larry Dolgin Narrator (voice)
- José Quaglio
- Attilio Duse
- Vito Fornari
More from Aldo Lado
More films directed by Aldo Lado: Sahara Heat, Disobedience, Crime in Via Teulada and Born Winner.
The Humanoid Plot Summary
What happens in The Humanoid from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the distant future, Metropolis — once Earth — has become a peaceful utopia under The Great Brother [Massimo Serato]. That serenity is suddenly threatened when his brother Graal [Ivan Rassimov] escapes a prison satellite, steals a warship, and allies with the mad scientist Dr. Kraspin [Arthur Kennedy] to forge an army of unstoppable supersoldiers called the “Humanoids.” The key to their mutation project is Kapitron, a potent element kept at the Grovan Institute on Metropolis.
Full summary
The whole story of The Humanoid, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Humanoid?
9 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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Who rules the utopian city of Metropolis at the start of the film?
The Humanoid Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “O Humanóide” and “Cosmos King”.
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- O Humanóide
- Cosmos King
- Kampf um die 5. Galaxis
- El humanoide
- L'humanoïde
- Robotkriget
- Humanoidi
- Robot mennesket
- L'Humanoide
- Гуманоид
- L’humanoide
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The Humanoid FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Humanoid, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Humanoid?
The Humanoid runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The Humanoid released?
The Humanoid was released on April 11, 1979.
Who directed The Humanoid?
The Humanoid was directed by Aldo Lado.
More films by Aldo Lado Who is in the cast of The Humanoid?
The Humanoid stars Arthur Kennedy as Dr. Kraspin, Richard Kiel as Golob and Massimo Serato as Great Brother, among 16 credited actors.
Does The Humanoid have a post-credit scene?
No. The Humanoid has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Humanoid in?
The original language of The Humanoid is Italian.
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