Creature from the Black Lagoon

1954 · directed by Jack Arnold

Rating

71/100

Hit

no

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.

Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954), directed by Jack Arnold, rates 71/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Richard Carlson
• Julie Adams
• Richard Denning
• Antonio Moreno
• Nestor Paiva
• Whit Bissell
• Bernie Gozier
• Henry A. Escalante
• Ricou Browning
• Art Gilmore

Crew

• William E. Snyder — Director of Photography
• Ted J. Kent — Editor
• Hans J. Salter — Original Music Composer
• Henry Mancini — Original Music Composer
• Herman Stein — Original Music Composer
• Arthur A. Ross — Screenplay
• Harry Essex — Screenplay

More from Jack Arnold

1. Tarantula (1955) — 76/100
2. The Mouse That Roared (1959) — 76/100
3. The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957) — 76/100
4. No Name on the Bullet (1959) — 69/100
5. It Came from Outer Space (1953) — 68/100
6. Man in the Shadow (1957) — 68/100

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