The Colossus of New York (1958): Cast & Plot
The Colossus of New York is a 1958 sci-fi horror film directed by Eugène Lourié, starring Ed Wolff as The Colossus, Ross Martin and Mala Powers. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 10m (70 min)
- Director
- Eugène Lourié
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Colossus of New York About?
The premise of The Colossus of New York without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A brilliant surgeon constructs a giant, indestructible robot by implanting his deceased son’s brain into a massive steel frame that looms over the New York skyline. The towering colossus, whose eyes emit deadly energy, goes on a destructive rampage, forcing the city to confront the unintended consequences of his creation.
The Colossus of New York Themes & Keywords
· 26 tags- robot sci fi
- brainwave
- kaiju
- gin martini
- psychotronic film
- creature feature
- brain transplant
- brain
- robot
- kill switch
- united nations building
- back from the dead
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- loss of father
- hit by a truck
- brain in a tank
- human brain
- scientist
- toy airplane
- death ray
- airport
- united nations
- laboratory
- doctor
- stockings
- dead woman on floor
- character name in title
The Colossus of New York Cast & Characters
Ed Wolff leads the cast as The Colossus, with Ross Martin as Dr. Jeremy 'Jerry' Spensser and Mala Powers as Anne Spensser. Directed by Eugène Lourié; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Eugène Lourié
- Ed Wolff as The Colossus
- Ross Martin as Dr. Jeremy 'Jerry' Spensser
- Mala Powers as Anne Spensser
- Charles Herbert as Billy Spensser
Also Starring in The Colossus of New York
· 6 more- Dick Nelson Charles - Chauffeur-Butler
- Otto Kruger Dr. William Spensser
- Robert Hutton Dr. John Robert Carrington
- John Baragrey Dr. Henry Spensser
- Charles Sherlock Airline Pilot
- Roy Engel Police Inspector
More from Eugène Lourié
More films directed by Eugène Lourié: Gorgo, The Giant Behemoth and The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms.
The Colossus of New York Plot Summary
What happens in The Colossus of New York from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jeremy Spensser, Ross Martin, is a brilliant young member of a New York family of scientists and humanitarians. He is killed when struck by a truck while chasing his son’s toy airplane, on the eve of winning the International Peace Prize. He leaves behind his wife Anne Spensser, Mala Powers, and their young son Billy Spensser, Charles Herbert.
Full summary
The whole story of The Colossus of New York, scene by scene
The Colossus of New York Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Colossus of New York.
How Well Do You Know The Colossus of New York?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrayed the brilliant young scientist Jeremy Spensser?
The Colossus of New York Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Il colosso di New York” and “Der Koloss von New York”.
- Also known as
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- Il colosso di New York
- Der Koloss von New York
- El coloso de Nueva York
- Le Colosse De New York
- Ο κολοσσός της Νέας Υόρκης
- Cerebro diabólico
- 纽约巨人
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The Colossus of New York FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Colossus of New York, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Colossus of New York?
The Colossus of New York runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).
When was The Colossus of New York released?
The Colossus of New York was released on June 18, 1958.
Who directed The Colossus of New York?
The Colossus of New York was directed by Eugène Lourié.
More films by Eugène Lourié Who is in the cast of The Colossus of New York?
The Colossus of New York stars Ed Wolff as The Colossus, Ross Martin as Dr. Jeremy 'Jerry' Spensser and Mala Powers as Anne Spensser, among 10 credited actors.
Does The Colossus of New York have a post-credit scene?
No. The Colossus of New York has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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