The Amazing Colossal Man
“Growing...! Growing...! Growing...! To a Giant! to a Monster! When will it stop?”
Synopsis
Lt. Col. Glenn Manning is inadvertently exposed to a plutonium bomb blast and although he sustains burns over 90% of his body, he survives. Then he begins to grow, but as he grows he starts losing his mind. By the time he stops he is 50 ft tall, insane and is on the rampage.
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Top Cast
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Glenn Langan
Lt. Col. Glenn Manning
Cathy Downs
Carol Forrest
William Hudson
Dr. Paul Linstrom
Larry Thor
Maj. Eric Coulter, MD
James Seay
Col. Hallock
Russ Bender
Richard Kingman
Hank Patterson
Henry
Frank Jenks
Truck Driver
Jimmy Cross
Sergeant at Reception Desk
June Jocelyn
Nurse Wilson
Stanley Lachman
Lt. Cline
Harry Raybould
MP at Main Gate
Jean Moorhead
Woman in Bathtub
Scott Peters
Sgt. Lee Carter
Myron Cook
Capt. Thomas
Michael Harris
Police Lt. Keller
Bill Cassady
Lt. Peterson
Dick Nelson
Sgt. Hansen
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bert I. Gordon
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Hanna, Bert I. Gordon
- Original Score
- Albert Glasser
- Original Title
- The Amazing Colossal Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Malibu Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bert I. Gordon
Mark Hanna, Bert I. Gordon, George Worthing Yates
Albert Glasser
Joseph F. Biroc
Ronald Sinclair
James H. Nicholson, Samuel Z. Arkoff, Bert I. Gordon
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Hanna
Screenplay
Bert I. Gordon
Screenplay
Bert I. Gordon
Director
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Albert Glasser
Original Music Composer
Ronald Sinclair
Editor
George Worthing Yates
Writer
Bert I. Gordon
Producer
Bob Richards
Costume Design
William Glasgow
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Amazing Colossal Man
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What is The Amazing Colossal Man about?
Lt. Col. Glenn Manning is inadvertently exposed to a plutonium bomb blast and although he sustains burns over 90% of his body, he survives. Then he begins to grow, but as he grows he starts losing his mind. By the time he stops he is 50 ft tall, insane and is on the rampage.
Who directed The Amazing Colossal Man?
The Amazing Colossal Man was directed by Bert I. Gordon.
Who stars in The Amazing Colossal Man?
The principal cast of The Amazing Colossal Man includes Glenn Langan, Cathy Downs, William Hudson, Larry Thor, James Seay.
When was The Amazing Colossal Man released and how long is it?
The Amazing Colossal Man was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Amazing Colossal Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Amazing Colossal Man was composed by Albert Glasser.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Amazing Colossal Man?
The Amazing Colossal Man holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).