The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953)
A ferocious dinosaur awakened by an Arctic atomic test terrorizes the North Atlantic and, ultimately, New York City.
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Lee Hunter -
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George Ritchie -
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Dr. Morton -
Dr. Ingersoll
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Director:
Eugène LouriéWriters:
Lou Morheim (screenplay), Fred Freiberger (screenplay), Ray Bradbury (story "The Fog Horn")All Cast & Crew
Awards
2 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
The "Coney Island Amusement Park" in the film is actually The Long Beach Amusement Park in Long Beach, CA. The production was able to film at the park from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Quotes
Opening Narrator:
This is Operation Experiment, a secret base far north of the Arctic Circle. Experiment was the codename for a top priority scientific expedition. These men arrived here on X-day minus 60. It has taken them the full two months to get ready. Today is ...
Goofs
The nuclear test at the start of the film is clearly not in the ice-bound Arctic. The explosion is surrounded by target ships. The footage is from the Bikini (Operation Crossroads) tests.
Alternate Versions
The original 1953 version cuts the shot where the cop is swallowed whole. This shot is restored in the video version of the film.
Soundtracks
Don't Take Your Love From Me(uncredited)
Written by Henry Nemo
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Horror | Sci-FiDetails
Release Date:
13 June 1953Language
English, French
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, New York, USABox Office
Budget:
$210,000 (estimated)
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