Creature from the Black Lagoon

Creature from the Black Lagoon

Creature from the Black Lagoon

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Creature from the Black Lagoon

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

1954

1h 19m

6.8(832 votes)

Adventure

Horror

Science Fiction

Overview

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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Rent

Amazon Video

Links & Resources

Social & External

Production Companies

Universal Pictures

Universal International Pictures

Videos & Trailers

10 videos

Cast & Crew

15 members

Acting

Richard Carlson

Dr. David Reed

Richard Carlson

Acting

Julie Adams

Kay Lawrence

Julie Adams

Acting

Richard Denning

Dr. Mark Williams

Richard Denning

Acting

Antonio Moreno

Dr. Carl Maia

Antonio Moreno

Acting

Nestor Paiva

Captain Lucas

Nestor Paiva

Acting

Whit Bissell

Dr. Edwin Thompson

Whit Bissell

Acting

Bernie Gozier

Zee

Bernie Gozier

Acting

Henry A. Escalante

Chico

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Acting

Ricou Browning

The Gill Man In Water (uncredited)

Ricou Browning

Acting

Art Gilmore

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Art Gilmore

Acting

Perry Lopez

Tomas (uncredited)

Perry Lopez

Acting

Sydney Mason

Dr. Matos (uncredited)

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Acting

Rodd Redwing

Luis (uncredited)

Rodd Redwing

Acting

James Miller

Old Man (uncredited)

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Acting

Ben Chapman

The Gill Man On Land (uncredited)

Ben Chapman

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