Adventure ·Horror ·Science Fiction · United States of America · 1954 · 1h 19m

Creature from the Black Lagoon

Creature from the Black Lagoon poster
Director
Jack Arnold
Cast
Richard Carlson as Dr. David Reed Julie Adams as Kay Lawrence Richard Denning as Dr. Mark Williams Antonio Moreno as Dr. Carl Maia Nestor Paiva as Captain Lucas Whit Bissell as Dr. Edwin Thompson
Crew
William E. Snyder — Director of Photography Ted J. Kent — Editor Henry Mancini — Original Music Composer Hans J. Salter — Original Music Composer Herman Stein — Original Music Composer Harry Essex — Screenplay
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Creature from the Black Lagoon — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
shipmonsterchaseboatpaleontologyexpeditionamazon rainforestwater monsterblack and whitecreaturescientistsea monster
Key Collaborators
Jack Arnold Director William E. Snyder Director of Photography Ted J. Kent Editor Henry Mancini Original Music Composer Hans J. Salter Original Music Composer Herman Stein Original Music Composer Harry Essex Screenplay Arthur A. Ross Screenplay Maurice Zimm Story William Alland Producer
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