War of the Colossal Beast
“The towering terror from hell!”
Synopsis
Glenn Manning, "The Amazing Colossal Man," believed dead after falling from the Hoover Dam, reemerges in rural Mexico, brain damaged, disfigured, and very angry.
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War Of The Colossal Beast trailer (1958)
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-12-03
Top Cast
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Sally Fraser
Joyce Manning
Roger Pace
Major Mark Baird
Duncan 'Dean' Parkin
Col. Glenn Manning
Russ Bender
Dr. Carmichael
Rico Alaniz
Sgt. Luis Murillo
George Becwar
John Swanson, truck owner
Roberto Hernández
Miguel
Charles Stewart
Capt. Harris
June Jocelyn
Mrs. Edwards, mother
John McNamara
The Neurologist
Loretta Nicholson
Joan
Raymond Winston
Arthur Lang
Jack Kosslyn
Newscaster
George Navarro
Mexican Doctor
Bob Garnet
Capitol Hill Reporter
Stan Chambers
TV Announcer
June Burt
Laurie Edwards
Howard Wright
Medical Research Official
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bert I. Gordon
- Screenplay & Story
- George Worthing Yates
- Original Score
- Albert Glasser
- Original Title
- War of the Colossal Beast
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Carmel Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bert I. Gordon
George Worthing Yates, Bert I. Gordon
Albert Glasser
Jack A. Marta
James H. Nicholson, Bert I. Gordon, Samuel Z. Arkoff
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Glasser
Original Music Composer
George Worthing Yates
Screenplay
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
Bert I. Gordon
Producer
Bert I. Gordon
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About War of the Colossal Beast
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is War of the Colossal Beast about?
Glenn Manning, "The Amazing Colossal Man," believed dead after falling from the Hoover Dam, reemerges in rural Mexico, brain damaged, disfigured, and very angry.
Who directed War of the Colossal Beast?
War of the Colossal Beast was directed by Bert I. Gordon.
Who stars in War of the Colossal Beast?
The principal cast of War of the Colossal Beast includes Sally Fraser, Roger Pace, Duncan 'Dean' Parkin, Russ Bender, Rico Alaniz.
When was War of the Colossal Beast released and how long is it?
War of the Colossal Beast was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for War of the Colossal Beast?
The original motion picture soundtrack for War of the Colossal Beast was composed by Albert Glasser.