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War of the Colossal Beast

  • 1958
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  • 1h 9m
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Duncan 'Dean' Parkin in 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 Colossal Man," believed dead after falling from the Hoover Dam, reemerges in rural Mexico, brain damaged, disfigured, and very hungry.Glenn Manning, "The Amazing Colossal Man," believed dead after falling from the Hoover Dam, reemerges in rural Mexico, brain damaged, disfigured, and very hungry.Glenn Manning, "The Amazing Colossal Man," believed dead after falling from the Hoover Dam, reemerges in rural Mexico, brain damaged, disfigured, and very hungry.

  • Director
    • Bert I. Gordon
  • Writers
    • Bert I. Gordon
    • George Worthing Yates
  • Stars
    • Sally Fraser
    • Roger Pace
    • Duncan 'Dean' Parkin
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    • IMDb RATING
    4.0/10
    2.9K
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    • Director
      • Bert I. Gordon
    • Writers
      • Bert I. Gordon
      • George Worthing Yates
    • Stars
      • Sally Fraser
      • Roger Pace
      • Duncan 'Dean' Parkin
    • 71User reviews
    • 37Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast33

    Sally Fraser
    Sally Fraser
    • Joyce Manning
    Roger Pace
    • Maj. Mark Baird
    Duncan 'Dean' Parkin
    • Col. Glenn Manning
    • (as Dean Parkin)
    Russ Bender
    Russ Bender
    • Dr. Carmichael
    Rico Alaniz
    Rico Alaniz
    • Sgt. Luis Murillo
    George Becwar
    • John Swanson
    Robert Hernandez
    • Miguel
    Charles Stewart
    • Capt. Harris
    June Jocelyn
    • Mrs. Edwards
    John McNamara
    • Neurologist
    Loretta Nicholson
    • Joan
    Raymond Winston
    • Arthur Lang
    Jack Kosslyn
    Jack Kosslyn
    • Newscaster
    George Navarro
    • Mexican Doctor
    Bob Garnet
    • Pentagon Correspondent
    Stan Chambers
    Stan Chambers
    • TV Announcer
    June Burt
    • Laurie Edwards
    Howard Wright
    Howard Wright
    • Medical Research Officer
    • Director
      • Bert I. Gordon
    • Writers
      • Bert I. Gordon
      • George Worthing Yates
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The final scene of the film, lasting less than one minute, is in color.
    • 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)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • June 1958 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La guerra de la bestia gigante
    • Filming locations
      • Griffith Observatory - 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Carmel Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 9m(69 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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