The Amazing Colossal Man
Directed by Bert I. GordonWhere to Watch The Amazing Colossal Man
- Mister ArnFebruary 11, 2026“The Amazing Colossal Man” is a classic 1950s atomic-mutation story, but the real drama isn’t about size; it’s about identity. As Manning grows, he steadily loses his status, his dignity, and ultimately his control. The effects are dated, the science is nonsense, and the dialogue carries the blunt certainty of the Cold War era. It isn’t a great film, but it’s an honest reflection of the fears and imagination of the time that gave it life.
The Amazing Colossal Man Trivia
The Amazing Colossal Man was released on October 25, 1957.
The Amazing Colossal Man was directed by Bert I. Gordon.
The Amazing Colossal Man has a runtime of 80m.
The Amazing Colossal Man was produced by Bert I. Gordon.
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.
The key characters in The Amazing Colossal Man are Lt. Col. Glenn Manning (Glenn Langan), Carol Forrest (Cathy Downs), Dr. Paul Linstrom (William Hudson).
The Amazing Colossal Man is rated Approved.
The Amazing Colossal Man is a Science Fiction, Action, Adventure film.
The Amazing Colossal Man has an audience rating of 2.3 out of 10.