Gorgo (1961)
When an underwater volcanic eruption tears up the sea bed off the coast of Ireland, two treasure hunters make the discovery of a lifetime when they encounter a gigantic prehistoric monster that’s been unleashed from the earth’s crust. After capturing the beast, the pair transport the creature down to London where it’s given the name of “Gorgo” and put on display to an avid public. Little do they realize that Gorgo is just an infant, and that his exponentially larger mother is about to emerge from the depths to avenge the capture of her offspring.
Director:
Eugène Lourié
Writers:
Robert L. Richards, Daniel James.
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Bill Travers as Joe Ryan |
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William Sylvester as Sam Slade |
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Vincent Winter as Sean |
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Christopher Rhodes as McCartin |
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Joseph O'Conor as Prof. Hendricks |
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Bruce Seton as Prof. Flaherty |
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Martin Benson as Dorkin |
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Maurice Kaufmann as Radio Reporter |
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Basil Dignam as Admiral Brooks |
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Barry Keegan as Mate |
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Tommy Duggan as First Naval Officer |
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Howard Lang as First Colonel |
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Dervis Ward as Bosun |
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Mick Dillon as Gorgo |
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Nigel Green as Bulletin Announcer (Uncredited) |
| Directing | Eugène Lourié | Director |
| Writing | Robert L. Richards | Screenstory |
| Writing | Daniel James | Screenstory |
| Writing | Robert L. Richards | Screenplay |
| Production | Wilfred Eades | Producer |
| Writing | Daniel James | Screenplay |
| Production | Herman King | Producer |
| Production | Frank King | Executive Producer |
| Production | Maurice King | Executive Producer |
| Production | James Leicester | Associate Producer |
| Sound | Angelo Francesco Lavagnino | Original Music Composer |
| Editing | Eric Boyd-Perkins | Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Stella Morris | Makeup Artist |
| Visual Effects | Tom Howard | Visual Effects |
| Camera | Freddie Young | Director of Photography |
| Art | Elliot Scott | Art Direction |
| Camera | Roy Gough | Still Photographer |