Writing

Robert Sheckley

Born July 16, 1928 · New York, New York, U.S

Died December 9, 2005 · aged 77

No biography available.

Known For

FreejackFreejack · 1992
Freejack
★ 5.51992
MovieScience FictionAction
Time-traveling bounty hunters find a doomed race-car driver in the past and bring him to 2009 New York, where his mind will be replaced with that of a terminally ill billionaire.
The 10th VictimThe 10th Victim · 1965
The 10th Victim
★ 6.71965
MovieComedyDrama
In the near future, big wars are avoided by giving individuals with violent tendencies a chance to kill in the Big Hunt. The Hunt is the most popular form of entertainment in the world and also attracts participants who are looking for fame and fortune. It includes ten rounds for each competitor, five as the hunter and five as the victim.
CondormanCondorman · 1981
Condorman
★ 5.51981
MovieComedyAction
Comic artist and writer Woody performs a simple courier operation for his friend Harry who works for the CIA. But when he successfully fends off hostile agents, he earns the respect of the beautiful Natalia, who requests his assistance for her defection. Woody uses this request as leverage to use the CIA's resources to bring his comic book creation, Condorman, to life to battle the evil Krokov.
The Prize of PerilThe Prize of Peril · 1983
The Prize of Peril
★ 6.51983
MovieActionDrama
In a futuristic society, contestants pit their survival skills against each other in a fight to the death for cash prizes, and the contest is aired live on television.
Immortality IncImmortality Inc · 1969
Immortality Inc
1969
MovieScience FictionTV Movie
The very rich can buy eternal life: all that's needed is someone desperate enough to donate, for a high price, a young body into which their personality can be transferred.
Escape from Hell IslandEscape from Hell Island · 1963
Escape from Hell Island
★ 7.01963
MovieThriller
The plot concerns a Key West charter boat captain persuaded to help smuggle Cuban refugees to Florida. When a refugee is killed while escaping, he loses his license and becomes involved with a married woman, whose jealous husband wants him dead.
Unnecessary ThingsUnnecessary Things · 2021
Unnecessary Things
★ 7.52021
MovieAnimationScience Fiction
The film tells the story of a robot named Rob. One day he was walking around the city and saw an elderly man sitting in a chair inside the Store of Unwanted Things. Next to the man, there was a sign “For Sale.” The owner of the store said that the goods were up for sale. The man's name was Robert. Rob wanted to have a friend. He made a purchase and received a receipt. Robert explained that he was now Rob's pet and from now on Rob should provide him with a roof over his head, feed him, and make sure he doesn’t get bored. The robot and man started living together…
Why?Why? · 1969
Why?
1969
MovieTV MovieScience Fiction
A TV movie about a private who wants to stay dead, but is once again revived by doctors.

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