Tommy the Tungsten Robot
In 1997, Tommy was the world's most famous robot... Tommy the Tungsten Robot follows his life and career, 10 years after he was first created and unleashed onto the world. Uncovering a trail of missed opportunities, abandonment and accidental manslaughter, documentary film maker Eddie Green BA (hons) attempts to find out what makes Tommy tick, interviewing those who have to live with the decaying metal automaton, as well as gaining a rare interview with Tommy himself.
- Runtime
- 13m
- Released
- 2008
Details
Release year: 2008
Storyline
In 1997, Tommy was the world's most famous robot... Tommy the Tungsten Robot follows his life and career, 10 years after he was first created and unleashed onto the world. Uncovering a trail of missed opportunities, abandonment and accidental manslaughter, documentary film maker Eddie Green BA (hons) attempts to find out what makes Tommy tick, interviewing those who have to live with the decaying metal automaton, as well as gaining a rare interview with Tommy himself.
Top credits
- Gavin Claxton — Otto Piip
- Sheila Cooper — Hilda Rose
- Matthew Earley — Dave Rose
- Pete Gallagher — Tommy