The Cosmic Man
A strange sphere settles down in a California canyon, causing both the scientific and military communities to gather around to investigate.
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"The Cosmic Man" is a 1959 independent science fiction film directed by Herbert S. Greene. The movie features a narrative centered around an extraterrestrial messenger who arrives on Earth during the early stages of space exploration, promoting a message of peace and cooperation. However, the story unfolds against a backdrop of military skepticism and paranoia. The film begins with the United States Air Force (USAF) tracking an unidentified flying object, described as a white sphere, moving at extraordinary speeds. When it lands, Dr. Karl Sorenson, an astrophysicist, is called in to investigate. An electrical experiment on the sphere results in a potentially catastrophic outcome, leading to concern about its powers. Later, the Cosmic Man (played by John Carradine) appears in a ghostly form, warning that humans must change their ways to become part of the interplanetary community. He interacts with a young boy with a disability, symbolizing the hope for human kindness and understanding. Unfortunately, military personnel, driven by fear and mistrust, ultimately see the Cosmic Man as a threat.
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- Director
- Herbert S. Greene
- Starring
- John Carradine, Bruce Bennett, Angela Greene, Paul Langton, Scotty Morrow, Lyn Osborn, Walter Maslow, Herbert Lytton
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