The Time Machine (1960)
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1h 42m
"The Time Machine," a captivating 1960 American science fiction film, offers a journey through time set against the backdrop of Victorian England. The story revolves around a brilliant inventor, George Wells, who creates a revolutionary machine capable of traveling through time. Embarking on an extraordinary adventure, George propels himself into the distant future, where he discovers a world radically different from his own. Humanity has evolved into two distinct species: the Eloi, a gentle, childlike group living a simple, carefree existence, and the Morlocks, mysterious beings dwelling underground with a dark secret. As George explores this new world, he encounters Weena, a member of the Eloi, and together they uncover the unsettling truth about the relationship between the Eloi and the Morlocks. Faced with danger and moral dilemmas, George must navigate this strange future while pondering the implications of his time-traveling escapades.
Cast:
Rod Taylor as H. George Wells
Alan Young as David Filby/James Filby
Yvette Mimieux as Weena
Sebastian Cabot as Dr. Philip Hillyer
Tom Helmore as Anthony Bridewell
Whit Bissell as Walter Kemp
Doris Lloyd as Mrs. Watchett
Paul Frees as Voice of the Rings (uncredited)