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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.

Part of Creature from the Black Lagoon Collection

1954•1h 19m•6.8/10
AdventureHorrorScience Fiction

Ratings

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6.8/10(859)

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.

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Production

Universal Pictures, Universal International Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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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)

Perry Lopez

Perry Lopez

Tomas (uncredited)

Sydney Mason

Dr. Matos (uncredited)

Rodd Redwing

Rodd Redwing

Luis (uncredited)

James Miller

Old Man (uncredited)

Ben Chapman

Ben Chapman

The Gill Man On Land (uncredited)

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