Prototype (1983 film)


Prototype is a 1983 made-for-television film, starring Christopher Plummer.

Plot summary

Dr. Carl Forrester, a curmudgeonly but basically kindly Nobel Prize-winning scientist, builds an equally kindly $5 million dollar android named Michael. The government-subsidized Forrester who created Michael on behalf of his pentagon sponsors, as they see the android a potential weapon that can save human lives. Forrester has second thoughts when he discovers the plot that the government plans to build an army of robot warriors, using Michael as their model. Forrester then sneaks into the pentagon and "kidnaps" Michael, triggering a film-length chase. General Keating orders pursuit of Michael, who sees as a way end human death in war.

Cast

Filmed as a made for TV movie airing on the CBS network.

Reception

The New York Times praised the movie, citing the acting, script and directing as strong points, finding the move "uncommonly riveting " Creature Feature gave the movie 3.5 out of 5 stars, saying the movie was intelligent, well-acted and praised that both sides of the issue.