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CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON

1954 • US HMDB
March 5, 1954

When scientists exploring the Amazon River stumble on a “missing link” connecting humans and fish, they plan to capture it for later study. But the Creature has plans of his own, and has set his sights on the lead scientist's beautiful fiancée, Kay.

Directors

Jack Arnold Jack Arnold
Avventura Horror Fantascienza

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Cast

Richard Carlson as Dr. David Reed

Richard Carlson

Dr. David Reed

 Julie Adams as Kay Lawrence

Julie Adams

Kay Lawrence

 Richard Denning as Dr. Mark Williams

Richard Denning

Dr. Mark Williams

 Antonio Moreno as Dr. Carl Maia

Antonio Moreno

Dr. Carl Maia

 Nestor Paiva as Captain Lucas

Nestor Paiva

Captain Lucas

 Whit Bissell as Dr. Edwin Thompson

Whit Bissell

Dr. Edwin Thompson

 Bernie Gozier as Zee

Bernie Gozier

Zee

Henry A. Escalante

Chico

 Ricou Browning as The Gill Man In Water (uncredited)

Ricou Browning

The Gill Man In Water (uncredited)

 Art Gilmore as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Art Gilmore

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

 Perry Lopez as Tomas (uncredited)

Perry Lopez

Tomas (uncredited)

Sydney Mason

Dr. Matos (uncredited)

 Rodd Redwing as Luis (uncredited)

Rodd Redwing

Luis (uncredited)

James Miller

Old Man (uncredited)

 Ben Chapman as The Gill Man On Land (uncredited)

Ben Chapman

The Gill Man On Land (uncredited)

Crew
Production: William Alland (Producer)
Screenplay: Harry Essex (Screenplay) — Arthur A. Ross (Screenplay) — Maurice Zimm (Story)
Music: Henry Mancini (Original Music Composer) — Hans J. Salter (Original Music Composer) — Herman Stein (Original Music Composer)
Cinematography: William E. Snyder (Director of Photography)

REVIEWS (1)

Marco Castellini

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Two biologists travel to the Amazon to explore the lagoon where remains of a mysterious creature were found. The expedition encounters a half-man, half-fish being capable of living underwater. They manage to capture the monster, which eventually manages to escape and lose its trail. A classic of the fanta-horror genre; a bit dated but well directed, inventive, fun, and still enjoyable. Suitable especially for true lovers of 1950s cult films.

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