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Creature from the Black Lagoon

Creature from the Black Lagoon

From the Amazon's forbidden depths came the Creature from the Black Lagoon

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.

AdventureHorrorScience Fiction

Release: 1954-03-05Runtime: 79 minRating: 6.8 (848)

Cast

Richard Carlson

Richard Carlson

Dr. David Reed

Julie Adams

Julie Adams

Kay Lawrence

Richard Denning

Richard Denning

Dr. Mark Williams

Antonio Moreno

Antonio Moreno

Dr. Carl Maia

Nestor Paiva

Nestor Paiva

Captain Lucas

Whit Bissell

Whit Bissell

Dr. Edwin Thompson

Bernie Gozier

Bernie Gozier

Zee

Henry A. Escalante

Chico

Ricou Browning

Ricou Browning

The Gill Man In Water (uncredited)

Art Gilmore

Art Gilmore

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Crew

Jack Arnold

Jack Arnold

Director

Harry Essex

Screenplay

Arthur A. Ross

Screenplay

William Alland

William Alland

Producer

Henry Mancini

Henry Mancini

Original Music Composer

Hans J. Salter

Original Music Composer

Herman Stein

Original Music Composer

William E. Snyder

Director of Photography

Ted J. Kent

Editor

William Alland

William Alland

Idea

Clips & Videos

Universal’s Most Complicated Monster: The Creature from the Black Lagoon

Universal’s Most Complicated Monster: The Creature from the Black Lagoon

Howard Rodman on THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON

Howard Rodman on THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON

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