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4-D Man (1959)

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Runtime: 85 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Synopsis: A world renowned physicist discovers a way to alter matter, thus allowing him to pass his body through solid substances. His brother steals the idea and begins to use it on himself. Unfortunately,... A world renowned physicist discovers a way to alter matter, thus allowing him to pass his body through solid substances. His brother steals the idea and begins to use it on himself. Unfortunately, the power also causes rapid aging, which he can only avoid by killing other living creatures. Soon, yet another unforeseen side effect comes to light: utter madness. Cowritten by the screenwriter of THE BLOB, which Yeaworth also directed. [More]

Starring: Robert Lansing, Lee Meriwether, James Congdon, Patty Duke

Starring: Robert Lansing, Lee Meriwether, James Congdon, Patty Duke

Director: Irvin Yeaworth

Director: Irvin Yeaworth
Screenwriter: Theodore Simonson, Cy Chermak
Producer: Jack H. Harris
Composer: Ralph Carmichael

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Mar 14, 2000

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  • He walks through walls of solid steel and stone--into the 4th dimension. Scientific whiz Tony Nelson (James Congdon) has made an amazing discovery. He has developed a method of stimulating the molecular structure of objects so that they can be joined or passed through one another. Stumbling upon this incredible secret is Tony's older brother, Scott (Robert Lansing), a fellow scientist who decides to take the experiment one step further. Soon he is able to pass himself through doors and walls. But his newfound freedom of movement has unforeseen side effects, for each time the power is used, Scott ages a bit and only by touching other living beings, thus taking their lives, can he maintain his age. In addition, this incredible force is driving him quite mad...
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    Below mediocre sci-fi nonsense, slow paced to boot.

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    A guilty, almost-campy horror delight with a most curious jazz score

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    No review available.

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    It was produced by Jack H. Harris, who started a promotional campaign for the film by offering a $1 million reward to anyone who could walk through a wall.

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