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Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)

G ★ 6.8/10 79 min Adventure, Horror, Science Fiction United States English
Director: Jack Arnold
Screenplay by: Harry Essex, Arthur A. Ross
Idea: William Alland
Story by: Maurice Zimm
Streaming: Not available
From the Amazon's forbidden depths came the Creature from the Black Lagoon

Description

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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Top Cast

Richard Carlson
Richard Carlson Dr. David Reed
Julie Adams
Julie Adams Kay Lawrence
Richard Denning
Richard Denning Dr. Mark Williams
Antonio Moreno
Antonio Moreno Dr. Carl Maia
Nestor Paiva
Nestor Paiva Captain Lucas
Whit Bissell
Whit Bissell Dr. Edwin Thompson
Bernie Gozier
Bernie Gozier Zee
Henry A. Escalante Chico

Creature from the Black Lagoon Appears on 9 Curated Movie Lists

Canon Institutions

Academy Museum Of Motion Pictures
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BFI The Ultimate Horror Watchlist
British Film Institute #204

Critic Curated

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Rolling Stone #89

Filmmaker Curation

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Various #11

Fun Lists

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Identity Theme

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Vulture #08

Letterboxd Lists

Showdown Creature Feature
Letterboxd Showdown #17

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