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Creature from the Black Lagoon

Creature from the Black Lagoon

AdventureHorrorScience Fiction3.4

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.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...

March 5, 1954 · Directed by Jack Arnold

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Runtime1h 19m
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Feels like1h 15m
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Cast & crew

Richard Carlson
Dr. David Reed
Julie Adams
Kay Lawrence
Richard Denning
Dr. Mark Williams
Antonio Moreno
Dr. Carl Maia
Nestor Paiva
Captain Lucas
Whit Bissell
Dr. Edwin Thompson
Bernie Gozier
Zee
Henry A. Escalante
Chico
Ricou Browning
The Gill Man In Water (uncredited)
Art Gilmore
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Perry Lopez
Tomas (uncredited)
Sydney Mason
Dr. Matos (uncredited)

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