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War of the Colossal Beast

  • 19581958
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 9m
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3.8/10
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War of the Colossal Beast (1958)
Glenn Manning, "The Amazing Colosasal Man," believed dead after falling from the Hoover Dam, reemerges in rural Mexico, brain damaged, disfigured, and very hungry.
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Glenn Manning, "The Amazing Colosasal Man," believed dead after falling from the Hoover Dam, reemerges in rural Mexico, brain damaged, disfigured, and very hungry.Glenn Manning, "The Amazing Colosasal Man," believed dead after falling from the Hoover Dam, reemerges in rural Mexico, brain damaged, disfigured, and very hungry.Glenn Manning, "The Amazing Colosasal Man," believed dead after falling from the Hoover Dam, reemerges in rural Mexico, brain damaged, disfigured, and very hungry.

IMDb RATING
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2.3K
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  • Director
    • Bert I. Gordon
  • Writers
    • Bert I. Gordon(story)
    • George Worthing Yates(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Sally Fraser
    • Roger Pace
    • Duncan 'Dean' Parkin
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  • Director
    • Bert I. Gordon
  • Writers
    • Bert I. Gordon(story)
    • George Worthing Yates(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Sally Fraser
    • Roger Pace
    • Duncan 'Dean' Parkin
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 60User reviews
    • 35Critic reviews
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    War of the Colossal Beast (1958)
    Roger Pace in War of the Colossal Beast (1958)
    Duncan 'Dean' Parkin in War of the Colossal Beast (1958)
    Sally Fraser and Roger Pace in War of the Colossal Beast (1958)
    Sally Fraser and Roger Pace in War of the Colossal Beast (1958)
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    Duncan 'Dean' Parkin in War of the Colossal Beast (1958)
    War of the Colossal Beast (1958)
    Duncan 'Dean' Parkin in War of the Colossal Beast (1958)

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    Sally Fraser
    Sally Fraser
    • Joyce Manningas Joyce Manning
    Roger Pace
    • Maj. Mark Bairdas Maj. Mark Baird
    Duncan 'Dean' Parkin
    • Col. Glenn Manningas Col. Glenn Manning
    Russ Bender
    Russ Bender
    • Dr. Carmichaelas Dr. Carmichael
    Rico Alaniz
    Rico Alaniz
    • Sgt. Luis Murilloas Sgt. Luis Murillo
    George Becwar
    • John Swansonas John Swanson
    Robert Hernandez
    • Miguelas Miguel
    Charles Stewart
    • Capt. Harrisas Capt. Harris
    June Jocelyn
    • Mrs. Edwardsas Mrs. Edwards
    John McNamara
    • Neurologistas Neurologist
    Loretta Nicholson
    • Joanas Joan
    Raymond Winston
    • Arthur Langas Arthur Lang
    Jack Kosslyn
    Jack Kosslyn
    • Newscasteras Newscaster
    George Navarro
    • Mexican Doctoras Mexican Doctor
    Bob Garnet
    • Pentagon Correspondentas Pentagon Correspondent
    Stan Chambers
    Stan Chambers
    • TV Announceras TV Announcer
    June Burt
    • Laurie Edwardsas Laurie Edwards
    Howard Wright
    Howard Wright
    • Medical Research Officeras Medical Research Officer
    • Director
      • Bert I. Gordon
    • Writers
      • Bert I. Gordon(story)
      • George Worthing Yates(screenplay)
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    A mysterious series of food truck robberies makes government officials doubt that the 60-foot tall Colossal Man is dead. He is discovered in a desolate mountain range in Mexico, insane and horribly disfigured. The military drugs him and transports him back to America where he promptly escapes and wreaks havoc on a city. —Dave Smith <dave@stat.colostate.edu>
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    • color scene
    • kaiju
    • giant
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    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • The towering terror from hell!
    • Genres
      • Horror
      • Sci-Fi
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    • Trivia
      The producers decided to use the very heavy make up on Duncan 'Dean' Parkin as a way to disguise the fact that a different actor was playing Col. Manning, especially since in a dream sequence flashing back to the original film featured Glenn Langan, the star of that film.
    • Goofs
      Glenn escapes from the Los Angeles Airport and turns up in Griffith Park. This means that a 60 foot disfigured giant moved through some of the most densely populated areas of California, including Los Angeles and Hollywood, without anyone noticing him.
    • Quotes

      Joyce Manning: Do you know what it's like, just sitting around waiting for news?

      Maj. Mark Baird: You mind if I suggest a remedy? It's an old one , but it usually works. Find something else to occupy your mind. Do you have a job?

      Joyce Manning: I write copy for an advertising agency .

      Maj. Mark Baird: Now that should help you forget your troubles.

      Joyce Manning: I can imagine myself going back to write all those tired old adjectives: "Tremendous," "Gigantic," "Colossal!" You know what they'd mean to me now, don't you? Glenn! A colossal freak, Major, and he's my brother!

    • Alternate versions
      The original 16mm U.S. television syndication prints had the color finale printed in black and white.
    • Connections
      Edited from The Amazing Colossal Man (1957)

    User reviews60

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    Still creepy after all these years
    "War of the Colossal Beast," the sequel to the cult-classic "The Amazing Colossal Man," isn't as bad as some critics would have you believe. It's loaded with unintentional laughs ("Get the picture?"), lots of cultural stereotypes, and a make-up design that is superior to most of its sci-fi contemporaries. The Colossal Beast's first appearance in the film can still shock the unsuspecting viewer, and the end sequence at Griffith Park -- along with the reinserted color pay-off -- make this film a must for any '50s B-movie enthusiast.
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    • Release date
      • June 1958 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Gigant des Grauens
    • Filming locations
      • Griffith Observatory, 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Carmel Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 9 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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