Movies / Westworld (1973)

5/10

Runtime: 88 min

Genres: Action Sci-Fi Thriller Western

Languages: English

Countries: USA


Welcome to Westworld, where nothing can go wrong...go wrong...go wrong....Writer/director Michael Crichton has concocted a futuristic "Disneyland for adults", a remote resort island where, for a hefty fee, one can indulge in one's wildest fantasies. Businessmen James Brolin and Richard Benjamin are just crazy about the old west, thus they head to the section of Westworld populated by robot desperadoes, robot lawmen, robot dance-hall gals, and the like. Benjamin's first inkling that something is amiss occurs when, during a mock showdown with robot gunslinger Yul Brynner, Brolin is shot and killed for real. It seems that the "nerve center" of Westworld has developed several serious technical glitches: the human staff is dead, and the robots are running amok. Suddenly promoted to the film's hero, Benjamin (who seems as surprised and shocked as the audience) must first avoid, then face down the relentless Brynner. Much of Westworld was lensed on the expansive grounds of the old Harold Lloyd estate in Beverly Hills, so it's no surprise that there's something Lloydlike about Dick Benjamin's instinct for self-preservation.


Directors (1) Credit
Michael Crichton ...
Writers (1) Credit
Michael Crichton (written by)
Composers (1) Credit
Fred Karlin ...
Editors (1) Credit
David Bretherton ...
Cinematographers (1) Credit
Gene Polito director of photography
Actors (54) Credit
Alan Oppenheimer Chief Supervisor
Anne Bellamy Middle Aged Woman
Anne Randall Daphne
Barry Cahill 3rd Male Interviewee (uncredited)
Ben Young Workman
Bill Catching Saloon Brawler (uncredited)
Charles Seel Bellhop
Charlie Picerni Saloon Brawler (uncredited)
Chris Holter Stewardess
C. Lindsay Workman Supervisor (as Lindsay Workman)
Clyde McLeod Departing Guest (uncredited)
David Man Technician
David M. Frank Technician (as David Frank)
Davis Roberts Supervisor
Dick Van Patten Banker
Donald Chaffin Townsman (uncredited)
Howard Platt Supervisor
James Brolin John Blane
Jared Martin Technician
Jaye Durkus Townsman (uncredited)
Julie Marcus Girl in Dungeon
Kenneth Washington Technician
Kip King Technician
Larry Delaney Technician
Lauren Gilbert Supervisor
Leoda Richards Incoming Guest (uncredited)
Linda Gaye Scott Arlette (as Linda Scott)
Lin Henson Ticket Girl
Louie Elias Saloon Brawler (uncredited)
Majel Barrett Miss Carrie
Michael T. Mikler Black Knight (as Michael Mikler)
Monty O'Grady Departing Guest (uncredited)
Nora Marlowe Hostess
Norman Bartold Medieval Knight
Orville Sherman Supervisor
Paul King Incoming Guest (uncredited)
Paul Sorensen 2nd Male Interviewee (uncredited)
Richard Benjamin Peter Martin
Richard Roat Technician
Robert Hitchcock Incoming Guest (uncredited)
Robert Hogan Delos Guests' Interviewer (uncredited)
Robert Nichols 1st Male Interviewee (uncredited)
Robert Patten Technician
Rod McGaughy Townsman (uncredited)
Sharyn Wynters Apache Girl
Steve Franken Technician
Terry Wilson Sheriff
Tom Falk Workman
Tony Brubaker Saloon Brawler (uncredited)
Ty Randolph Girl in Saloon (uncredited)
Victoria Shaw Medieval Queen
Wade Crosby Bartender
Will J. White Workman
Yul Brynner Gunslinger