Master of the World (1961 film)

Master of the World
Theatrical release poster
Directed byWilliam Witney
Screenplay byRichard Matheson
Based onRobur the Conqueror
1886 novel
Master of the World
1904 novel
by Jules Verne
Produced byJames H. Nicholson
Starring
CinematographyGil Warrenton
Edited byAnthony Carras
Music byLes Baxter
Color processMagnacolor
Production
company
Alta Vista Productions
Distributed byAmerican International Pictures
Release date
  • May 24, 1961 (1961-05-24)
Running time
102 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$1.7 million

Master of the World is a 1961 colour science fiction film based on the 1886 Jules Verne novel Robur the Conqueror and its 1904 sequel Master of the World, with a screenplay written by Richard Matheson. The film stars Vincent Price, Charles Bronson and Henry Hull and was directed by William Witney and produced by Samuel Z. Arkoff, Anthony Carras (who also edited) and James H. Nicholson. American International Pictures released the film as a double feature with a gorilla movie titled Konga.