Monday Morning Maybe

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Poster for The Cosmic Man

The Cosmic Man

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1959 | 72 min | Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Aimed squarely at people who enjoy a knot in their stomach and anyone who likes big what-if ideas. A good one for when you want to be swept off somewhere else. Shelve it next to The Day the Earth Stood Still or Forbidden Planet.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 12 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1959: an older pace and style.
  • Not ideal if you just want to unwind.

A strange sphere settles down in a California canyon, causing both the scientific and military communities to gather around to investigate.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 10K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Herbert S. Greene

  • John CarradineCosmic Man
  • Bruce BennettDr. Karl Sorenson
  • Angela GreeneKathy Grant
  • Paul LangtonCol. Matthews
  • Scotty MorrowKen Grant
  • Lyn OsbornSgt. Gray
  • Walter MaslowDr. "Rich" Richie
  • Herbert LyttonGen. Knowland
  • Ken ClaytonMaster Sergeant
  • Harry FleerBill, the Park Ranger