CS #329. The Cosmic Man (1959)

CS #329. The Cosmic Man (1959)

is an independent black-and-white science fiction film directed by Herbert S. Greene. Often cited as a low-budget variation of The Day the Earth Stood Still, the movie explores themes of interstellar peace and humanity's reaction to the unknown during the early Space Age.
Plot Overview
The story begins when a mysterious, white spherical spacecraft lands and hovers in a California canyon.
Conflict: A debate ensues between Dr. Karl Sorenson, a scientist advocating for peaceful study, and Colonel Matthews, who views the object as a military threat.
The Visitor: A mysterious shadowy figure—the "Cosmic Man"—emerges from the craft. He takes refuge at a mountain lodge where he develops a sympathetic bond with Ken, a young boy with a walking disability.
Message: The alien eventually delivers a warning to humanity about its self-destructive nature and the misuse of nuclear energy.