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HAL 9000

2001: A Space Odyssey

An empty control desk and chairs are visible through a clear band in frosted glass. — Original artwork

This mission is too important for me to allow you to jeopardize it.

HAL 9000

Played by: Douglas Rain

Facts: Wikidata (CC0), as of 2026-07-09

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