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The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms [1953 film]

by Eugene Lourié (Director)

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231985,978 (3.25)4
An atom bomb test deep in the Arctic Circle disturbs the sleep of a giant rhedosaurus encased in ice for over 100 million years. The Beast swims down from the Arctic to New York City on a rampage of destruction and death.
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Dinosaur smash.

It's weird how much of the movie is spent on the character trying to convince people he's not crazy. Why did they think that would be entertaining? But it's the inspiration for Godzilla, and the monster looks pretty cool.

Concept: A
Story: D
Characters: D
Dialog: D
Pacing: C
Cinematography: C
Special effects/design: B
Acting: C
Music: B

Enjoyment: C

GPA: 2.1/4 ( )
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Lourié, EugeneDirectorprimary authorall editionsconfirmed
Burton, Bernard W.secondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Buttolph, Davidsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Chester, Hal E.Directorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Christian, PaulActorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Dietz, JackProducersecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Freiberger, Fredsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Harryhausen, RaySpecial Effectssecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Hubschmid, Paulsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Kellaway, CecilActorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Morheim, Lousecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Pennick, JackActorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Raymond, PaulaActorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Russell, John L.secondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Tobey, KennethActorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
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