Cyborg 2087 (1966)
90 mins | Science fiction | October 1966
Director:
Franklin AdreonWriter:
Arthur C. PierceProducer:
Earle LyonEditor:
Frank P. KellerProduction Designer:
Paul Sylos Jr.Production Companies:
United Pictures , Harold Goldman Associates, Television Enterprises Corp.The 26 Oct 1965 DV reported plans by producer Harold Goldman to make a series of films at a cost of $300,000 each over the next year. The pictures would ultimately be sold to television within eighteen to twenty-four months of their theatrical release. Cyborg 2087 was produced jointly with United Pictures. Principal photography began 21 Jan 1966, according to a 23 Feb 1966 Var production chart. The 11 May 1966 issue noted that the film had already been sold to the Columbia Broadcasting Company (CBS), although it would probably not be aired until 1968.
On 8 Jul 1966, DV announced that Goldman formed Feature Film Corp. of America (FFCA) to distribute his productions. Cyborg 2087 was listed among the first planned releases. The 21 Sep 1966 DV noted that California-based distributor Favorite Films, Inc., would handle FFCA product on the West Coast, while Masterpiece Pictures, Inc., of New Orleans, LA, would be responsible for the southern states, according to the 18 Nov 1966 issue. The film was expected to open in Oct 1966, according to the 14 Sep 1966 LAT.
The 21 Dec 1966 Var reported that the picture was currently in release. Box office reports in the 9 Oct 1968 edition indicated that it closed in Portland, OR, the previous week.
Copyright length: 86 minutes. ...
The 26 Oct 1965 DV reported plans by producer Harold Goldman to make a series of films at a cost of $300,000 each over the next year. The pictures would ultimately be sold to television within eighteen to twenty-four months of their theatrical release. Cyborg 2087 was produced jointly with United Pictures. Principal photography began 21 Jan 1966, according to a 23 Feb 1966 Var production chart. The 11 May 1966 issue noted that the film had already been sold to the Columbia Broadcasting Company (CBS), although it would probably not be aired until 1968.
On 8 Jul 1966, DV announced that Goldman formed Feature Film Corp. of America (FFCA) to distribute his productions. Cyborg 2087 was listed among the first planned releases. The 21 Sep 1966 DV noted that California-based distributor Favorite Films, Inc., would handle FFCA product on the West Coast, while Masterpiece Pictures, Inc., of New Orleans, LA, would be responsible for the southern states, according to the 18 Nov 1966 issue. The film was expected to open in Oct 1966, according to the 14 Sep 1966 LAT.
The 21 Dec 1966 Var reported that the picture was currently in release. Box office reports in the 9 Oct 1968 edition indicated that it closed in Portland, OR, the previous week.
Copyright length: 86 minutes.
In 1966, Professor Marx discovers a means of controlling human beings by radio telepathy. By the year 2087, Professor Marx's discovery has been used by evil men to create Cyborgs, automatons having human form. A few Cyborgs who have achieved mental freedom send Garth, one of their kind, back in time to 1966, shortly before the professor is to make known his discovery. Garth's mission is to persuade Marx to keep secret his discovery. Pursued by two "Tracers" who have been sent by the evil men to kill him, Garth convinces Sharon, the professor's assistant, that she must help him to remove a mechanical device from his body, thus making finding him more difficult. She summons a friend, Dr. Zeller, who successfully performs the operation. Garth and Dr. Zeller then attempt to electrocute the Tracers; and, failing to destroy them, Garth escapes to a nearby ghost town. By controlling Sharon's mind, Garth induces her to bring the professor to him. He then overcomes the Tracers, and he and the professor depart for the future. Marx sees the uses to which his discovery will be made, and he decides to guard his secret. Sharon and Dr. Zeller discover they are in love, and life goes on as if there had been no ...
In 1966, Professor Marx discovers a means of controlling human beings by radio telepathy. By the year 2087, Professor Marx's discovery has been used by evil men to create Cyborgs, automatons having human form. A few Cyborgs who have achieved mental freedom send Garth, one of their kind, back in time to 1966, shortly before the professor is to make known his discovery. Garth's mission is to persuade Marx to keep secret his discovery. Pursued by two "Tracers" who have been sent by the evil men to kill him, Garth convinces Sharon, the professor's assistant, that she must help him to remove a mechanical device from his body, thus making finding him more difficult. She summons a friend, Dr. Zeller, who successfully performs the operation. Garth and Dr. Zeller then attempt to electrocute the Tracers; and, failing to destroy them, Garth escapes to a nearby ghost town. By controlling Sharon's mind, Garth induces her to bring the professor to him. He then overcomes the Tracers, and he and the professor depart for the future. Marx sees the uses to which his discovery will be made, and he decides to guard his secret. Sharon and Dr. Zeller discover they are in love, and life goes on as if there had been no Cyborgs.
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