Robot Overlords

Jan 29, 2015

1h 30m

★ 4.8

Mankind May Fall. Heroes Will Rise.

Overview

Earth has been conquered by robots from another galaxy and the human survivors must stay in their homes, or risk incineration.

Genres

Science Fiction

Adventure

Action

Production Companies

Umbra Telegraph Pictures

BFI

Northern Ireland Screen

Pinewood Studios

British Film Company

Tempo Productions

Robot Overlords Trailers

Cast

Robin Smythe

Ben Kingsley

Kate

Gillian Anderson

Sean Flynn

Callan McAuliffe

Alexandra

Ella Hunt

Connor

Milo Parker

Monique

Geraldine James

Danny

Steven Mackintosh

Morse Code Martin

Roy Hudd

Michael

Michael Stuart

VC Member

Mark Asante

Nathan

James Tarpey

Wayne

Tamer Hassan

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