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The Amazing Colossal Man
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The Amazing Colossal Man

1957-10-25 · 80 min · ★ 4.7

Science Fiction · Adventure · Thriller

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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Directors
Bert I. Gordon
Production companies
Malibu Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Glenn LanganGlenn LanganLt. Col. Glenn Manning
Cathy DownsCathy DownsCarol Forrest
William HudsonDr. Paul Linstrom
Larry ThorLarry ThorMaj. Eric Coulter, MD
James SeayJames SeayCol. Hallock
Russ BenderRuss BenderRichard Kingman
Hank PattersonHank PattersonHenry
Frank JenksFrank JenksTruck Driver
Jimmy CrossSergeant at Reception Desk
June JocelynJune JocelynNurse Wilson
Stanley LachmanLt. Cline
Harry RaybouldMP at Main Gate
Jean MoorheadJean MoorheadWoman in Bathtub
Scott PetersScott PetersSgt. Lee Carter
Myron CookCapt. Thomas
Michael HarrisPolice Lt. Keller
Bill CassadyLt. Peterson
Dick NelsonSgt. Hansen
Edmund CobbEdmund CobbDr. McDermott
Paul HahnAttendant

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