The Colossus of New York
“Towering above the skyline ~ an indestructible creature whose eyes rain death and destruction!”
Synopsis
A brilliant surgeon encases his dead son's brain in a large robot body, with unintended results...
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The Colossus of New York (1958) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-24
Top Cast
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John Baragrey
Dr. Henry Spensser
Mala Powers
Anne Spensser
Otto Kruger
Dr. William Spensser
Robert Hutton
Dr. John Robert Carrington
Ross Martin
Dr. Jeremy 'Jerry' Spensser
Ed Wolff
The Colossus
Charles Herbert
Billy Spensser
Dick Nelson
Charles - Chauffeur-Butler
Roy Engel
Police Inspector
Charles Sherlock
Airline Pilot
George Douglas
Sam Harris
Larry Kerr
Harold Miller
Foster H. Phinney
Max Power
Jack Richardson
Court Shepard
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 17, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eugène Lourié
- Screenplay & Story
- Thelma Schnee
- Original Score
- Van Cleave
- Original Title
- The Colossus of New York
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eugène Lourié
Thelma Schnee, Willis Goldbeck
Van Cleave
John F. Warren
Floyd Knudtson
William Alland
Department Leadership Roster
Eugène Lourié
Director
Thelma Schnee
Screenplay
William Alland
Producer
Van Cleave
Original Music Composer
John F. Warren
Director of Photography
Floyd Knudtson
Editor
Willis Goldbeck
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Colossus of New York
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Colossus of New York about?
A brilliant surgeon encases his dead son's brain in a large robot body, with unintended results...
Who directed The Colossus of New York?
The Colossus of New York was directed by Eugène Lourié.
Who stars in The Colossus of New York?
The principal cast of The Colossus of New York includes John Baragrey, Mala Powers, Otto Kruger, Robert Hutton, Ross Martin.
When was The Colossus of New York released and how long is it?
The Colossus of New York was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Colossus of New York?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Colossus of New York was composed by Van Cleave.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Colossus of New York?
The Colossus of New York holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).