Gorgo

Overview

When an underwater volcanic eruption tears up the sea bed off the coast of Ireland, two treasure hunters make the discovery of a lifetime when they encounter a gigantic prehistoric monster that’s been unleashed from the earth’s crust. After capturing the beast, the pair transport the creature down to London where it’s given the name of “Gorgo” and put on display to an avid public. Little do they realize that Gorgo is just an infant, and that his exponentially larger mother is about to emerge from the depths to avenge the capture of her offspring.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

February 2, 1961

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English, Irish

Countries

Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America

Production

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer,British Lion Films,King Brothers Productions

Cast

Tommy Duggan,Nigel Green,Dervis Ward,Bill Travers,Vincent Winter,Maurice Kaufmann,Howard Lang,Martin Benson,Bruce Seton,Basil Dignamand 5 more

Director

Eugène Lourié

Writer

Daniel James,Robert L. Richards

Producer

Wilfred Eades,Maurice King,Herman King,Frank King

Cinematography

Freddie Young

Music

Angelo Francesco Lavagnino

Budget

$650,000

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

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