Creature from the Black Lagoon

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

Mar 5 1954 G 1h 19m
Horror, Sci-Fi

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Harry Essex, Arthur A. Ross, Maurice Zimm

Directed by

Jack Arnold

Cast

Richard Carlson, Julie Adams, Richard Denning

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Universal International Pictures, Universal Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins & 2 nominations total

Trailers
Creature from the Black Lagoon Official Trailer #3 - (1954) HD
Official Trailer #3
Official Trailer #2
Official Trailer #1
Featurettes
Howard Rodman on THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON
Scores
# of Votes
36,102
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
68
Popularity
NA