Director: William Witney

Cast: Vincent Price, Charles Bronson, Mary Webster, Henry Hull, David Frankham

Master of the World is a 1961 American science-fiction adventure film directed by William Witney, starring Vincent Price and Charles Bronson. Based on Jules Verne's novels, it follows a visionary but fanatical pacifist who commands a flying warship and threatens to destroy the weapons of every nation on Earth.

What is Master Of The Universe about?

High in the Appalachian Mountains, a powerful explosion draws a government agent and a small group of civilians into an encounter with the reclusive genius Robur, who commands a massive airship called the Albatross. Robur's mission is singular and absolute: he intends to bomb every arms depot, fortress, and arsenal on the planet until humanity is forced to abandon warfare. His captives — including a gun manufacturer and his daughter — find themselves prisoners aboard a vessel that could change the balance of global power, yet they must find a way to stop him before his crusade claims innocent lives along with guilty ones.

Cast & crew

Vincent Price leads as Robur, channeling the theatrical menace he perfected across decades of genre films. Charles Bronson, still building his screen presence at the time, plays the resolute government agent Prudent. Mary Webster and Henry Hull round out the ensemble as civilian captives caught in Robur's utopian crusade. Director William Witney, known for his efficient action craft in serials and westerns, keeps the adventure moving at a brisk pace.

Context & significance

Jules Verne's stories have long held special appeal for Persian-speaking readers — his voyages extraordinaires were among the earliest Western adventure novels translated into Farsi, and generations of Iranian readers grew up with Robur the Conqueror. This film adaptation lands squarely in that tradition of spectacular, ideas-driven adventure. For diaspora viewers looking to share a classic with family, Master of the World offers a globally familiar story with themes of power, conscience, and peace that translate across cultures. The film is available with Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles on K-Time, making it accessible to all ages in the household.

Where & how to watch

Master of the World is available on K-Time with Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles. You can watch on the web, your TV, or your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, and no extra download required. Start and cancel anytime.