Gargantua

Gargantua

90 mins | Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, TV Movie | May 19, 1998

Marine biologist Jack Ellway and his son Brandon are drawn to the Polynesian island of Malau to study the effects of recent seismic activity on the area's marine life. Along with the local doctor Alyson Hart, they soon become caught up in the investigation of a series of recent drownings with unexpected results. As Jack explores the surrounding ocean for a mysterious marine creature, Brandon discovers and befriends a three-foot-long baby creature that is able to leave the ocean and walk on land. As more dangerous and giant creatures come onto the island, and the military begins to take offensive action, Jack must risk everything to save the creatures, the island and his son. Written by ADAM G. THOMAS

Gargantua

90 mins | Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, TV Movie | May 19, 1998

Gargantua
Marine biologist Jack Ellway and his son Brandon are drawn to the Polynesian island of Malau to study the effects of recent seismic activity on the area's marine life. Along with the local doctor Alyson Hart, they soon become caught up in the investigation of a series of recent drownings with unexpected results. As Jack explores the surrounding ocean for a mysterious marine creature, Brandon discovers and befriends a three-foot-long baby creature that is able to leave the ocean and walk on land. As more dangerous and giant creatures come onto the island, and the military begins to take offensive action, Jack must risk everything to save the creatures, the island and his son. Written by ADAM G. THOMAS
IMDb rating 2.9
Producers 20th Century Fox Television
Original title Gargantua
Directors John Powditch, Angella McPherson, Bradford May, Peter Fitzgerald
Writers Ronald Parker

Cast

Adam Baldwin

as Jack Ellway

Julie Carmen

as Dr. Alyson Hart

Emile Hirsch

as Brandon Ellway

Bobby Hosea

as Col. Wayne

Doug Penty

as Paul Bateman

Peter Adams

as Dr. Ralph Hale

Alexander Petersons

as Derek Lawson

Monroe Reimers

as President Manny Moki

Darren Selby

as Kikko

Tony Briggs

as Police Chief

Puven Pather

as Naru

Mae Montero

as Tari

Fiona Edwards

as Girl #1

Aislinn Crowe

as Girl #2

Don Battee

as T.J.

Peter Kent

as Jace

Shane Simmons

as Dak

Josie Licuanan

as Kulani

Jack Dacey

as American Papparazzo

Brian Hinzlewood

as British Papparazzo

Rene Perrin

as Italian Papparazzo

James Kable

as Submersible Pilot

Andrew Booth

as Naval Officer

Cassandra Hyde

as Little Girl

Caroline Hyde

as Mother

Steve Harman

as Frisbee Guy