Creature from the Black Lagoon

Creature from the Black Lagoon

79 mins | Adventure, Science Fiction, Horror | March 5, 1954

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.

Creature from the Black Lagoon

79 mins | Adventure, Science Fiction, Horror | March 5, 1954

Creature from the Black Lagoon
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.
IMDb rating 6.9
Producers Universal International Pictures
Original title Creature from the Black Lagoon
Directors Russ Haverick, Fred Frank, Jack Arnold
Writers Maurice Zimm, Arthur A. Ross, Harry Essex, William Alland

Cast

Richard Carlson

as Dr. David Reed

Julie Adams

as Kay Lawrence

Richard Denning

as Dr. Mark Williams

Antonio Moreno

as Dr. Carl Maia

Nestor Paiva

as Captain Lucas

Whit Bissell

as Dr. Edwin Thompson

Bernie Gozier

as Zee

Ricou Browning

as The Gill Man (In Water) (uncredited)

Ben Chapman

as The Gill Man (On Land) (uncredited)

Art Gilmore

as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Perry Lopez

as Tomas (uncredited)

Sydney Mason

as Dr. Matos (uncredited)

Rodd Redwing

as Luis (uncredited)