Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) Horror Sci-Fi Adventure
Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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Creature from the Black Lagoon Plot Synopsis:
A scientific expedition searching for fossils along the Amazon River discovers a prehistoric Gill-Man in the legendary Black Lagoon. The explorers capture the mysterious creature, but it breaks free. The Gill-Man returns to kidnap the lovely Kay, fiancée of one in the expedition, with whom he has fallen in love.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A strange prehistoric beast lurks in the depths of the Amazonian jungle. A group of scientists try to capture the animal and bring it back to civilization for study.
Tagline: Not since the beginning of time has the world beheld terror like this!
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Creature from the Black Lagoon Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1954 (more 1954 movies)
Awards: 2
Nominations: 2
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Creature from the Black Lagoon Release Dates In Theaters: Mar 05, 1954, Blu-ray: Aug 28, 2018
Writers: Harry Essex, Arthur A. Ross, Maurice Zimm, William Alland
Producers: William Alland
Editors: Ted J. Kent
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Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) Cast (Click to Expand)
Creature from the Black Lagoon Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Carlson | ... | David Reed |
| Julie Adams | ... | Kay Lawrence (as Julia Adams) |
| Richard Denning | ... | Mark Williams |
| Antonio Moreno | ... | Carl Maia |
| Nestor Paiva | ... | Lucas |
| Whit Bissell | ... | Dr. Thompson |
| Bernie Gozier | ... | Zee |
| Henry A. Escalante | ... | Chico (as Henry Escalante) |
| Ricou Browning | ... | The Gill Man (in water) (uncredited) |
| Ben Chapman | ... | The Gill Man (on land) (uncredited) |
| Art Gilmore | ... | Narrator (uncredited) (voice) |
| Perry Lopez | ... | Tomas (uncredited) |
| Sydney Mason | ... | Dr. Matos (uncredited) |
| Rodd Redwing | ... | Louis - Expedition Foreman (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Richard Carlson, as David Reed, passed away at age 65 in Enc.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Julie Adams, as Kay Lawrence (as Julia Adams), passed away at age 92 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Betty Adams | Julia Adams - Richard Denning, as Mark Williams, passed away at age 84 in Escondido, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Antonio Moreno – Carl Maia
- Nestor Paiva, as Lucas, passed away at age 61 in Hollywood, California, USA.
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Nester Paiva | Nestor Pavia - Whit Bissell, as Dr. Thompson, passed away at age 86 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Whit Bissel | Cpl. Whitner N. Bissell | Whitner Bissell | Whitt Bissell - Bernie Gozier, as Zee, passed away at age 62 in Balboa Park Naval Hospital, San Diego, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Bernard Gozier - Henry A. Escalante, as Chico (as Henry Escalante), passed away at age 86 in Montebello, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: Blackie Escalante | Henry 'Blackie' Escalante | Henry Escalante - Ricou Browning (b. November 23, 1930) – The Gill Man (in water) (uncredited)
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 0¾" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Riccou Browning - Ben Chapman – The Gill Man (on land) (uncredited)
- Art Gilmore, as Narrator (uncredited) (voice), passed away at age 98 in Irv.
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: Arthur Gilmore - Perry Lopez, as Tomas (uncredited), passed away at age 78 in Beverly Hills, California, USA.
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Julio López | Perry López - Sydney Mason, as Dr. Matos (uncredited), passed away at age 70 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Sidney Mason | Sid Mason | Sydney L. Mason | Syd Mason - Rodd Redwing, as Louis - Expedition Foreman (uncredited), passed away at age 66 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Redd Redwing | Roderic Redwing | Rodric Redwing | Rod Redwing | Redwing | Red Wing | Rodd Red Wing | Rodric Red Wing
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