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Le Monstre aux abois

Original title: 4D Man
  • 1959
  • Approved
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
2.3K
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Robert Lansing and Lee Meriwether in Le Monstre aux abois (1959)
ActionHorrorRomanceSci-FiThriller

A scientist discovers a formula enabling him to pass through solid surfaces, but he also rapidly ages, which forces him to kill humans in order to reverse the aging process by absorbing his ... Read allA scientist discovers a formula enabling him to pass through solid surfaces, but he also rapidly ages, which forces him to kill humans in order to reverse the aging process by absorbing his victims' energies.A scientist discovers a formula enabling him to pass through solid surfaces, but he also rapidly ages, which forces him to kill humans in order to reverse the aging process by absorbing his victims' energies.

  • Director
    • Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.
  • Writers
    • Theodore Simonson
    • Cy Chermak
    • Jack H. Harris
  • Stars
    • Robert Lansing
    • Lee Meriwether
    • James Congdon
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    2.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.
    • Writers
      • Theodore Simonson
      • Cy Chermak
      • Jack H. Harris
    • Stars
      • Robert Lansing
      • Lee Meriwether
      • James Congdon
    • 62User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Robert Lansing
    Robert Lansing
    • Dr. Scott Nelson
    Lee Meriwether
    Lee Meriwether
    • Linda Davis
    James Congdon
    • Dr. Tony Nelson
    Robert Strauss
    Robert Strauss
    • Roy Parker
    Edgar Stehli
    Edgar Stehli
    • Dr. Theodore W. Carson
    Patty Duke
    Patty Duke
    • Marjorie Sutherland
    Guy Raymond
    Guy Raymond
    • Fred the Guard
    Chic James
    • B-Girl
    Elbert Smith
    Elbert Smith
    • Capt. Rogers
    George Karas
    George Karas
    • Sgt. Todaman
    • (as George Kara)
    Jasper Deeter
    • Mr. Welles
    John Benson
    John Benson
    • Reporter
    • (uncredited)
    Jack H. Harris
    Jack H. Harris
    • Man in Nightclub
    • (uncredited)
    Dean Newman
    • Dr. Brian F. Schwartz
    • (uncredited)
    Jack B. Tinsley
    • Policeman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.
    • Writers
      • Theodore Simonson
      • Cy Chermak
      • Jack H. Harris
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    6snicewanger

    Dr Scott Nelson walks through solid objects and kills with his touch

    4D Man is a very entertaining Sci Fi thriller that utilizes the talents of actor Robert Lansing to their fullest extent. He strikes the right cord as Dr Scott Nelson. Using the research gathered by his brother Dr Tony Nelson, and the data he has gathered through his own work Nelson discovers a method of projecting himself into a fourth dimensional state which allows him to pass through solid objects. The downside is that each projection he attempts causes his body to age very rapidly. He then discovers that with his touch he can absorb the life energy of other living creatures which will renew his own life force and restore his youth. This has the added effect of killing those whose energy he has drained.

    The old adage that "absolute power corrupts absolutely" comes through as Nelson allows his pent up frustrations to surface and he uses his powers to rob, and take revenge on those who feels have wronged him.He eventually is able to project himself through shear force of will. When he finds that his fiancé and his brother have fallen in love with each other and have gone to the authorities about him, he targets them both for death.

    4D Man has an interesting and unusual premise for a science fiction film. Irvin S Yeaworth Jr directed and did a first rate job of making an absorbing and tightly wound story. Lansing was a low key actor who generally underplayed his scenes. While it didn't not always work, it's the right method for Dr Scott Nelson in this story.Good special effects also help. Sci Fi fans and fantasy buffs will enjoy and appreciate 4D Man.
    6hmnwilson

    Decent story and special effects; weird soundtrack

    Watched this movie recently and overall it was better than I expected. The general storyline and acting was quite good and the special effects - e.g., walking through solids - were actually pretty decent. Robert Lansing and Lee Meriwether were pretty good especially considering this was their first film. The other actors were OK.

    However there were a number of shortcomings and unintentional funny moments: 1) The soundtrack was totally over the top. Very 'hip' beatnik jazz orchestration with bongos etc. This cartoonish music often played during some of the tenser moments of the film, effectively ruining the suspense. 2) The sibling rivalry subplot at the beginning of the movie was really unnecessary. It was probably added to heighten the drama and give the characters more depth, but in the end it was all rather pointless. 3) The funniest moment of the film occurred when 'Tony' was working on his fourth dimension theory at the restaurant table. When the camera showed his notebook, instead of mathematical calculations or a scientific diagram, it was simply a sketch of a block of metal with a pencil going through it. It was like something straight out of a Leslie Nielsen movie.

    Overall, it is an OK movie and worth watching if you enjoy old sci-fi movies. It won't change your life, but you won't regret watching it either.
    8Fiend-Without-a-Face

    The 4D Man, some of the neatest special effects ever.

    Wow, I searched for years to get this on DVD. I first saw it back in High School on one of those midnight horror shows in Australia (Deadly Earnest was the host...anyone from Australia remember him??).

    I remember being obsessed with the walking through walls special effect, the way in which bits of his clothing would appear first, then the rest of him.

    It's funny how a film can stay with you from childhood. The day I got the DVD, I was stoked. Not the greatest film ever made, but I am a die hard fan. I admit to being surprised by the score, very jazzy for such a dark story. I thought Robert Lansing and the rest of the cast were cool. They gave some considerable depth to what was after all very much a 'B' movie.

    Check it out!
    7thinker1691

    " Such Power cannot be kept by one man alone "

    Of all the films of actor Robert Lansing this film " The 4-D Man " is perhaps the least seen or appreciated. The story revolves around inventive scientist Dr. Scott Nelson (Robert Lansing) who is searching for something which can revitalize his nearly futile experiments with a new metal process. He discovers that his younger brother Dr. Tony Nelson (James Congdon) is also working with a fantastic invention which ventures into the realm of the incredible. At first, Scott is uninterested and disbelieving, until his brother shows him. Once aware of the possibilities, Scott steals the project and pushes it to the limits. However, the outcomes are totally unexpected as Scott is propelled into the world of the Forth Dimension with horrendous results. This is a solid movie and Lansing overwhelms the cast despite having Lee Meriwether, Robert Strauss and Edgar Stehli as Dr. Theodore W. Carson. Look carefully and you'll see a very young Patty Duke playing Marjorie Sutherland. Good fun for the Special Effects crowd. ***
    7Ryu_Darkwood

    With great power comes great responsibility!

    I'm always amazed to see a classic movie having the same ideas as modern day movies I thought to be original. This movie reminded me of '' Hollow Man '' by Paul Verhoeven ( but without the fancy special effects of our modern day ). It's the story of two brothers - one of them playful and charismatic, the other one strict and serious - finding themselves in a struggle over a woman. At a certain point one of them gets the ability to alter molecular substances, making him able to speed the aging process inside human beings and to walk through concrete walls. Yep, pretty handy to become a thug if you can do these things.

    I liked it. It's another nice story about someone gaining a superpower and using it for his own benefit. Like so many other movies, this is about how we human beings are able to do horrible things in a situation in which we gain power. It's like Spiderman once said: with great power comes great responsibility.

    It's a SF-movie from the fifties, so the special effects are nothing compared to what we're used to. If you're able to look past that, you can enjoy a pretty decent movie. Not a masterpiece, but enjoyable on its own accord.

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    • Trivia
      Film debut of Lee Meriwether.
    • Goofs
      When Scott walks away eating the apple he's stolen, you can see him stop at the corner and throw the apple core away. In the next shot he's holding the apple again, takes one last bite out of it, and throws the core away a second time.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Theodore W. Carson: Scott! How did you get in here?

      Scott Nelson: Through the door.

      [after walking through it without opening it]

    • Crazy credits
      The U.S. television print correctly features the Columbia logo--but it's accompanied by Max Steiner's famous Warner Bros. logo theme.
    • Connections
      Featured in Ein Interview Mit Lee Meriwether (2011)

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    • Release date
      • January 25, 1961 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Orgía de terror
    • Filming locations
      • West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA(Clock Tower and Bank)
    • Production companies
      • Fairview Productions
      • Jack H. Harris Enterprises
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    • Budget
      • $240,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 25m(85 min)
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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