Question 1

What was the Colossus costume made of and how heavy was it?

Accepted Answer

The Colossus costume was eight feet tall, weighed 160 pounds, and was made from burlap, plastic, rubber and fine chicken wire.

Question 2

Why did the funeral sequence need to be reshot?

Accepted Answer

The funeral sequence had to be reshot because actor Ross Martin, who was in the coffin, fell asleep and his snoring drowned out the recorded dialogue.

Question 3

How long did it take stuntman Ed Wolff to get into the Colossus costume?

Accepted Answer

It took stuntman Ed Wolff (who was 7 foot tall) 40 minutes to climb in and out of his Colossus costume.

Question 4

What unusual circumstance led to the film's restrained piano score?

Accepted Answer

The film features an unusually restrained piano score by Van Cleave, brought about by a musicians' strike.

Question 5

Who wrote the screenplay and what was her later claim to fame?

Accepted Answer

The screenplay was written by Thelma Schnee, the maiden name of Thelma Moss, who would go on to become a famous parapsychologist.

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