The Amazing Transparent Man

The Amazing Transparent Man (1960)

  • 40% of critics liked it
    (5 reviews)

  • 8% of users liked it
    (113 ratings)

This appallingly bad sci-fi film about an invisible bank-robber (Douglas Kennedy) was shot back-to-back with Beyond the Time Barrier on the grounds of the Texas State Fair in Dallas. The usual cackling and crime is included, most of which was done better in The Invisible Man. Marguerite Chapman is… More

Unrated, 58 min.
Directed By
Edgar G. Ulmer
Written By
Jack Lewis
Genres
Drama, Horror, Mystery & Suspense, Classics, Science Fiction & Fantasy
In Theaters
Jan 1, 1960 Wide
On DVD
Aug 10, 1999
American Pop Classics

Critic Reviews

  • Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid

    Even something this ridiculous has its inventive charms, not least of which are the wonderfully chintzy invisibility effects.

  • Michael E. Grost, Classic Film and Television

    One of Ulmer's grimmest works, a heartfelt anti-war statement

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    I found myself enjoying this cheapie...

  • Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

    Even Ulmer can't help this one

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Chris B


    While the premise is intriguing (although done way better in The Invisible Man from 1933) the film slowly descends into second rate science fiction slog. The film still had some decent effects for the disappearing act but not much else going for it. There are much better sci-fi… More

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