From the short instructional film duck and cover but no matter where they go or what they do they always try to remember what to do if the atom bomb explodes right then. Its a fantastic thing as if the film were five minutes longer, it would quickly wear out its welcome. This film was reported made in 1955, which puts it as a precursor to gordons the amazing colossal man 1957 and its sequel, war of the colossal beast 1958, wherein the big dude sports the same makeup used for the cyclops. When a giant snake threatens susan, the cyclops rescues her, and in the chaos russ and lee escape from the cave. The cyclops 1957 horror, scifi movie directed by bert.
If you like nifty 50s horror, the cyclops is the kind of overthetop frightfest thatll have you spilling your popcorn. The theme of a monster created as a result of radioactivity was a common one in the 1950s. Young, ray taylor jr a test pilot is missing and a search party is sent out in the jungles of mexico. The cyclops 1957 part 1 updated on september 20, 2009 by ken begg leave a comment my gray market dvd of this film kindly offers up two cuts, the theatrical and tv versions of the film. Gloria talbott is literally this movie s only redeeming feature. The cyclops 1957 the classic movie history project blogathon 2016. If you had a saturday afternoon creature features or chiller theater in your area, chances are you saw this movie and it made an impression. Gordons the cyclops does not manage to overcome trappings of the 50s b movie cheapee with any type of deeper thematic foundation aside from, naturally, that radioactivity is a constant peril, but with a running time barely over an hour and with such a variety of low low budget special effects and creations it almost never matters. Well, her and the classic stinson voyager monoplane. Lovely susan winter organizes an expedition deep into the wilds of mexico. Read the full synopsis of the cyclops, 1957, directed by bert i. Susan winter undertakes an expedition to a remote area of mexico, hoping to find her fiance, bruce barton, whos planecrashed there some time ago.
For former amovie actors like craig and drake, this must have suggested the end of the road, which may be why they just walk through their parts. The cyclops 1957 part 1 jabootus bad movie dimension. The cyclops 1957 all horror a test pilot is missing and a search party is sent out in the jungles of mexico. Gordon first appeared with king dinosaur 1955 and the cyclops was his second film. Magnet movie monster photo magnet the cyclops 1957 ebay. The 1957 cyclops ii is the rarest automobile ever displayed at the amelia. The cyclops is just plain dull, even though it at times rips off er, i mean, echoes the greek legend of ulysses and polyphemus. He is best known for his movies in which people or creatures are enlarged to epic sizes along with one movie in which people are shrunk. This movie was made in 1957 and was released by allied artists.
Teenage years never told a soul who my dad played out of being embarrassed. The classic movie history project blogathon 2016 which will begin august 5th 10th, 2016. The cyclops 1957 the visuals classic monster movies. Gordon began his careerlong devotion to movies about giantsized people and animals with this lowbudget chiller, which has a surprisingly strong cast of onetime hollywood leading men.
High manthing in a land of nature gone mad a test pilot is missing and a search party is sent out in the jungles of mexico. Magnet, reproduction of a scene from the classic movie the cyclops 1957. Complete films, some in parts, some cross over several genres e. Read all about the 50year history of chicago tv horror movie hosts and monster movie showcases in the book chicago tv horror movie shows. Cyclops 1957 is a science fiction horror film written, produced and directed by bert i. Sep 29, 2018 the cyclops is a movie filled with mutants. Gordon on allmovie the cyclops is the simplest of all of bert i. Gordon, with james craig, gloria talbott, lon chaney jr. It was released as part of a double feature with daughter of dr. Atlas in the land of the cyclops, maciste nella terra dei ciclopi, is a 1961 italian sword and sandal film starring gordon mitchell and chelo alonso. Watch online the cyclops 1957 free full movie with english subtitle. The cyclops movie trailer youtube the theatrical trailer for the cyclops 1957. Suddenly realizing that the giant might once have been her fiance, susan becomes emotionally distraught. From oversized mice and eagles to reptiles, and, yes, even a person hence the title, this blackandwhite grunt of a matinee flick is definitely full of old school appeal.
You usually do write the script before you shoot the movie. A scientist james craig helps a woman gloria talbott find her fiance in mexico, where radiation has made creatures king size. Find where to watch the cyclops and many more fulllength movies from the best streaming services online. The cyclops 1957 a scientist james craig helps a woman gloria. It is an uncredited adaptation of homer eon flints 1928 short science fiction novel the nth man. Gordon began his careerlong devotion to movies about giantsized people and animals with this lowbudget chiller, which has a surprisingly strong cast of onetime. Science fiction movies v 1957 1969 complete films plus the most complete filmography on you tube. Now being a grandmother of some horror movie fanatics i had to share what their great grandpa did. In the 1950s, cinemagoers were treated to a huge ensemble of giant monster movies, which at this point in time, seemed to be at their peak. Science fiction movies v 1 957 1969 complete films plus the most complete filmography on you tube. Stream the cyclops online on 123movies and 123movieshub. The cyclops 1957 cast and crew a scientist james craig helps a woman gloria talbott find her fiance in mexico, where radiation has made creatures king size. Posts about the cyclops 1957 written by monstergirl.
Bert thought it would be faster to write it as we go along, though. In the 1950s, cinemagoers were treated to a huge ensemble of giant monster movies. The cyclops 1957 a scientist james craig helps a woman gloria talbott find her fiance in mexico, where radiation has made creatures king size. Financial analysis of the cyclops 1957 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Other than the similarity in height and appearance, the films story lines are unrelated. Gloria talbott plays susan winter, a young american woman who hires soldieroffortune russ bradford james craig. Instead they find bugs, giant lizards, mountains glowing with uranium, and a 25foottall human beast with a single eye. Gordon is a writerdirectorproducer whose lowbudget efforts in the horror and scifi genre were distinguished by gordons obsession with size. The extras are minimal as is the norm with warner archive movies.
Read all about the 50year history of chicago tv horror movie hosts and monster movie showcases in the book. Gordon went onto make other bmovies of the era such. Jun 20, 2011 as the daughter of the cyclops duncan dean parkin at the age of three i remember watching the movie and crying thinking that my dad was dead and would never return home. Coming attractions for you 2020s most anticipated movies. Movies like the cyclops 1957 the invisible mans revenge 1944 invasion of the body snatchers 1956 maniac 1934 phantom of the opera 1943 return of the fly 1959 the undead 1957 the most dangerous game 1932 strange tale at midnight 1955 jack the ripper 1959. Jun 01, 2007 the theatrical trailer for the cyclops 1957. The original trailer in high definition of the cyclops directed by bert i. Large database of subtitles for movies, tv series and anime at opensubtitles. It stars peter graves, peggie castle, and morris ankrum. A test pilot is missing and a search party is sent out in the jungles of mexico. The cyclops retaliates by killing melville, then lifts susan up and places her on a rock outside the cave. Created by stan mott and robert cumberford and manufactured by italian automotive genius piero martini, the cyclops ii is minimalist transportation to the point of abject torture fetal seating position. Typical of the b film features of the period, a modicum of production values.
Cyclops barton, real name bruce barton, is the main antagonist of the 1957 american science fictionhorror film the cyclops enormous radium deposits in the jungles of mexico have caused test pilot bruce barton to mutate into a disfigured giant with a hot temper. Lon chaney the wolf man as a manipulative wheelerdealer whod just love to become a uranium millionaireno matter the danger to the rest of the expedition. An expedition to mexico finds and does battle with a mutated 25foot man with one big eye. The amazing colossal man also known as the colossal man is a 1957 american blackandwhite science fiction film from american international pictures, produced and directed by bert i.
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