13. The Gunslinger in Westworld
Now here's a guy who clearly broke the Three Laws (especially the First Law). The Gunslinger, played magnificently by Yul Brynner, epitomizes everything about robots that humans fear in the dark recesses of their souls. Here is a relentless killer, bent on finding and destroying his prey with no regard for pity, or remorse, or pain - an early version of the Terminator.
Westworld is a must-see movie. Just ignore the early attempts at a realistic computer lab.
12. V.I.N.Cent and B.O.B in The Black Hole
Released in 1979,
The Black Hole had the unfortunate timing to be made after
Star Wars. From the very start, that fact doomed this movie to second-rate status.
The Black Hole doesn't deserve its reputation as a flop. V.I.N.Cent (the guy on the right) and B.O.B. (the guy in the middle) steal every scene they're in; and they obey all the Laws as well. You should watch this movie. It is considered a classic of science fiction. 11. Huey, Duey, and Louie in Silent Running
Silent Running tells the story of a botanist who murders his fellow shipmates in order to protect the last remaining plants in the solar system. Ironically, his loneliness makes him turn to the robot gardeners for companionship. The only movie about botany I can think of,
Silent Running preceded
Star Wars by four years. In fact, I've often thought R2-D2 was based on the robot friends of Bruce Dern (who plays botanist Freeman Lowell). The robots; nicknamed, Huey, Duey, and Louie; are more humanly emotional than Lowell, often exhibiting compassion beyond that of their botanist master. I remember watching this movie as a kid. I cried for hours after one of the robots died. If you haven't seen this movie, make sure you put it on your list. It is extremely unique even through its heavy-handed environmental messaging.