Friday, September 17, 2021

The Amazing Transparent Man (1960)

A low-budget and rather Noir version of the Invisible Man story. Safe cracker Joey Faust (Douglas Kennedy) is broken out of prison by Laura (Marguerite Chapman) on the orders of Major Krenner (James Griffith). The Major wants to use Faust for his deranged plans to create an invisible army! By using the science of Dr Ulof (Ivan Tresault), Faust is made invisible using nuclear rays. These abilities are used to steal more nuclear material.

However, Faust sees potential for his new invisible abilities to steal cash not nuclear materials. Unfortunately during a heist he discovers there is a drawback: his invisibility wears off! 

A short film but one which packs a hell of a lot of plot into it. An interesting film with nearly every character having a dark motive for their actions. Not great but not worth watching.