The Colossus of New York (1958)
Towering above the skyline ~ an indestructible creature whose eyes rain death and destruction!
A brilliant surgeon encases his dead son's brain in a large robot body, with unintended results...
Director: Eugène Lourié
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: June 18, 1958
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Thelma Schnee (Screenplay)
- Willis Goldbeck (Story)
Music: Van Cleave
Cinematography: John F. Warren
Editing: Floyd Knudtson
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Visions of Future and Technology
Keywords
laboratory, doctor, robot, scientist, brain transplant
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Colossus of New York stars John Baragrey, Mala Powers, Otto Kruger, Robert Hutton, Ross Martin, Ed Wolff.
- How long is The Colossus of New York?
- The Colossus of New York has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is The Colossus of New York?
- The Colossus of New York is a Horror, Science Fiction film.
- Where was The Colossus of New York produced?
- The Colossus of New York was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Colossus of New York?
- The themes of The Colossus of New York include: Visions of Future and Technology.