Official movie poster for The Cyclops (1957), a horror science fiction film

The Cyclops(1957)

50 FT. HIGH MAN-THING in a land of NATURE GONE MAD!

4.5(35)1h 6m1957-07-28
HorrorScience Fiction

The Cyclops Synopsis

A test pilot is missing and a search party is sent out in the jungles of Mexico; however, while searching they uncover a monster in the jungle who became this way due to a dose of radioactivity.

The Cyclops (1957) is a horror and science fiction film directed by Bert I. Gordon, released on July 28, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 6m. It stars James Craig, Gloria Talbott, Lon Chaney Jr. and Tom Drake. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 35 ratings.

Director:
Bert I. Gordon
Writers:
Bert I. Gordon
Producers:
Bert I. Gordon
Cinematographer:
Ira H. Morgan
Composer:
Albert Glasser
Production:
B&H Productions Inc.
Status:
Released

The Cyclops (1957) Trailer

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The Cyclops Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 35 ratings.

Sierbahnn

5/10

King Kong did it better In the same vein as the Colossal Man/best (57 and 59) this movie suffers from how bluescreen was used, and some of the shots just look very off. In some of the block-shots they have just used closeups to normal animals, and it does not make them look like giants, really. The Cyclops is reminiscent of the War of the Colossal Beast (58) prosthetic, but a bit bigger. King Kong (1933) had more…

Reviewed on June 16, 2026

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The Cyclops – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Cyclops online?

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The Cyclops (1957) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in The Cyclops?

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The main cast of The Cyclops (1957) includes James Craig, Gloria Talbott, Lon Chaney Jr., Tom Drake and Duncan 'Dean' Parkin. The film was directed by Bert I. Gordon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Cyclops released?

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The Cyclops was released on July 28, 1957 and runs for 1h 6m.

Is The Cyclops worth watching?

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The Cyclops (1957) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 35 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Cyclops?

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Yes. The official The Cyclops trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.