Country
United States
Date
Mar 03, 1959
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1h 20min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
Videos
Plot
Marine atomic tests cause changes in the ocean's ecosystem resulting in dangerous blobs of radiation and the resurrection of a dormant dinosaur which threatens London.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Maurice Kaufmann | Mini Submarine Officer |
| Henri Vidon | Tom Trevethan |
| Patrick Jordan | Photo Lab Aide |
| Howard Lang | Naval Commader, at the "Valkyrie" wreck (uncredited) |
| Leonard Sachs | Dialogue Scientist at Conference (bit) |
| Ernest Blyth | Scientist at Conference (uncredited) |
| Neal Arden | TV Newscaster (uncredited) |
| Paul Beradi | Man Listening to Car Radio (uncredited) |
| Max Faulkner | PLA Radio Operator (uncredited) |
| Neil Hallett | Dr. Sampson's Helicopter Pilot (uncredited) |
| André Maranne | French Radio Officer (uncredited) |
| Derren Nesbitt | The Radar Operator, at the radar room (uncredited) |
| Guy Standeven | Naval Officer in Situation Room (uncredited) |
Genres
Science FictionHorror
Technical details
| Dettaglio | Valore |
|---|---|
| Titolo originale | Behemoth, the Sea Monster |
| Lingua originale | English (EN) |
| Lingue parlate | English, Français |
| Paesi di produzione | United Kingdom, United States of America |
| Stato | Released |
| Compagnie di produzione | Artistes Alliance Ltd., Diamond Pictures Corp. |
| Data di uscita | 3 marzo 1959 |
| Producer | David Diamond, Ted Lloyd |
| Writer | Robert Abel, Alan J. Adler, Eugène Lourié, Daniel James |
| Editors | Lee Doig |
| Cinematography | Ken Hodges, Desmond Davis |
| Asst. Directors | Kim Mills, Eugène Lourié, Jennifer Herrinshaw, Douglas Hickox |
| Camera Operators | Desmond Davis, Ken Hodges |
| Add. Photography | Ken Hodges, Desmond Davis |
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| Production Design | Eugène Lourié, Harry White |
| Art Direction | Harry White, Eugène Lourié |
| Set Decoration | Harry White, Eugène Lourié |
| Special Effects | Jack Rabin, Pete Peterson, Louis DeWitt, Irving Block, Willis H. O'Brien |
| Visual Effects | Willis H. O'Brien |
| Composer | Edwin Astley, Richard Marden, Sid Wiles |
| Sound | Edwin Astley, Richard Marden, Sid Wiles |
| Costume Design | Jimmy Evans, Bernadette Ibbetson, Freda Gibson |
| Makeup | Jimmy Evans, Bernadette Ibbetson, Freda Gibson |
| Hairstyling | Jimmy Evans, Bernadette Ibbetson, Freda Gibson |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Country
United Kingdom
Date
Oct 01, 1959
Note
71-minute edited version titled "Behemoth, the Sea Monster" distributed by Eros Films. Rated A.
Country
Mexico
Date
Nov 19, 1959
Country
Germany
Date
Mar 03, 1961
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Country
Canada
Date
Jan 22, 2019
Note
Warner Archive Collection Blu-ray. Identical to U.S. edition.
Physical media
Country
United States
Date
Jun 26, 2007
Note
Warner Home Video Cult Camp Classics DVD. 1.85:1 aspect ratio.
Country
United Kingdom
Date
Jan 12, 2009
Certification
PG
Note
Simply Media DVD. Features the 71-minute UK theatrical version in 1.66:1.
Country
Germany
Date
Mar 22, 2024
Certification
16
Note
Anolis Entertainment Blu-ray set. Contains U.S. version (1.78:1), UK version (1.66:1), and West German version (1.37:1).
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