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1954 · 79 min · G

Creature from the Black Lagoon

Directed by Jack Arnold · Adventure, Horror, Science Fiction

Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) is a Adventure film, directed by Jack Arnold set in Amazon and Brazil during the 1950s. It runs 79 minutes and is rated G.

A creature feature, with a tense tone. Themes of man vs nature run throughout.

Composer
Henry ManciniHans J. SalterHerman Stein
Cinematography
William E. Snyder
Cast
Richard CarlsonJulie AdamsRichard DenningAntonio MorenoNestor PaivaWhit BissellBernie GozierHenry A. Escalante

The world of this film

Setting

Where
AmazonBrazil
Setting
Wilderness
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Premise
Creature Feature
Themes
Man Vs Nature
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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