Gorgo
Seen it?1961 | 78 min | Science Fiction, Action, Horror
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 5.3 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Creature from the Black Lagoon or Quatermass and the Pit, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 18 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1961: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
5.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$2 million worldwide on a $650K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 43K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Eugène Lourié
- Bill TraversJoe Ryan
- William SylvesterSam Slade
- Vincent WinterSean
- Christopher RhodesMcCartin
- Joseph O'ConorProf. Hendricks
- Bruce SetonProf. Flaherty
- Martin BensonDorkin
- Maurice KaufmannRadio Reporter
- Basil DignamAdmiral Brooks
- Barry KeeganMate