The Cosmic Man
“The Thing That Could Destroy the Earth!”
Synopsis
A strange sphere settles down in a California canyon, causing both the scientific and military communities to gather around to investigate.
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The Cosmic Man (1959) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-03-11
Top Cast
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John Carradine
Cosmic Man
Bruce Bennett
Dr. Karl Sorenson
Angela Greene
Kathy Grant
Paul Langton
Col. Matthews
Scotty Morrow
Ken Grant
Lyn Osborn
Sgt. Gray
Walter Maslow
Dr. "Rich" Richie
Herbert Lytton
Gen. Knowland
Ken Clayton
Master Sergeant
Harry Fleer
Bill, the Park Ranger
John Erman
Radar Operator
Dwight Brooks
Major
Hal Torey
Dr. Steinholtz
Alan Wells
Sergeant
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 17, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert S. Greene
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur C. Pierce
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell, Bert Shefter
- Original Title
- The Cosmic Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Futura Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert S. Greene
Arthur C. Pierce
Paul Sawtell, Bert Shefter
John F. Warren
Helene Turner
Robert A. Terry
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert S. Greene
Director
Arthur C. Pierce
Screenplay
Robert A. Terry
Producer
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Bert Shefter
Original Music Composer
John F. Warren
Director of Photography
Helene Turner
Editor
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cosmic Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Cosmic Man about?
A strange sphere settles down in a California canyon, causing both the scientific and military communities to gather around to investigate.
Who directed The Cosmic Man?
The Cosmic Man was directed by Herbert S. Greene.
Who stars in The Cosmic Man?
The principal cast of The Cosmic Man includes John Carradine, Bruce Bennett, Angela Greene, Paul Langton, Scotty Morrow.
When was The Cosmic Man released and how long is it?
The Cosmic Man was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cosmic Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cosmic Man was composed by Paul Sawtell, Bert Shefter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cosmic Man?
The Cosmic Man holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).