Creature from the Black Lagoon
71
Balasaur Score
Worth a look
1954 · Movie · 1h 19m · G
The read
A Balasaur Score of 71 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.9/10, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, Metacritic 68/100. Scores higher than 70% of the 141 1950s adventure movies in this catalog. It runs a compact 1h 19m. Streaming on Peacock.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes81%
Metacritic68/100
885 audience votes
Key crew
- Jack ArnoldDirector
- Harry EssexScreenplay
- Henry ManciniOriginal Music Composer
- Arthur A. RossScreenplay
- Hans J. SalterOriginal Music Composer
- Herman SteinOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Richard CarlsonDr. David Reed
- Julie AdamsKay Lawrence
- Richard DenningDr. Mark Williams
- Antonio MorenoDr. Carl Maia
- Nestor PaivaCaptain Lucas
- Whit BissellDr. Edwin Thompson
- Bernie GozierZee
- Henry A. EscalanteChico
- Ricou BrowningThe Gill Man In Water (uncredited)
- Art GilmoreNarrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Perry LopezTomas (uncredited)
- Sydney MasonDr. Matos (uncredited)
Stills
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Themes
shipmonsterchaseboatpaleontologyexpeditionamazon rainforestwater monsterblack and whitecreaturescientistsea monster
Science Fiction Movies on Peacock, Ranked
Creature from the Black Lagoon is #13 of 33
