Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)

  • NR
  • 02/12/1954 (US)
  • Adventure, Horror, Science Fiction
  • 1h 19m

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

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.

Jack Arnold

Director

Harry Essex

Screenplay

Arthur A. Ross

Screenplay

Maurice Zimm

Story

Cast

Richard Carlson's headshot

Richard Carlson

Dr. David Reed
Julie Adams's headshot

Julie Adams

Kay Lawrence
Richard Denning's headshot

Richard Denning

Dr. Mark Williams
Antonio Moreno's headshot

Antonio Moreno

Dr. Carl Maia
Nestor Paiva's headshot

Nestor Paiva

Captain Lucas
Whit Bissell's headshot

Whit Bissell

Dr. Edwin Thompson
Bernie Gozier's headshot

Bernie Gozier

Zee
Henry A. Escalante's headshot

Henry A. Escalante

Chico

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