Gort — The Day the Earth Stood Still Character Profile

About Gort

Massive robotic enforcer that accompanies Klaatu and enforces his commands.

Gort — Character Profile

Alignment

Neutral

Species

Robot

Abilities

Energy projection, Weapon disintegration, Invulnerability, Silent enforcement, Command obedience

• Strength: 10/10
• Intelligence: 2/10
• Charisma: 1/10
• Morality: 5/10
• Influence: 9/10

Character Facts

Played by

Lock Martin

Appears in

The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Gort — related — Klaatu, alias Mr. Carpenter (Michael Rennie)
• Gort — Meta Robotic Enforcer — Gort (Lock Martin)

  Self-referential meta-attribute defining Gort's core function.

• Gort — Conflict Military Provocateur — Tom Stevens (Hugh Marlowe)

  Antagonistic dynamic where Tom's actions force Gort into defensive mode.

• Gort — Alliance Mission Ally — Helen Benson (Patricia Neal)

  Strategic alliance formed through shared purpose and intervention.

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• Tom Stevens (Hugh Marlowe)
• Lieutenant in Charge of Landing Site (Harry Lauter)
• Army Examining Doctor (Robert Osterloh)
• Elmer Davis (Elmer Davis)
• H. V. Kaltenborn (H.V. Kaltenborn)
• Drew Pearson (Drew Pearson)
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