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C
Average
MASTER SCORE 53.5 / 100
1959·Horror / Sci-Fi / Science Fiction·1h 20m

THE GIANT BEHEMOTH

“The biggest thing since creation!”

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.

Above the Line
Eugène Lourié·DirectorEugène Lourié·ScreenplayDaniel James·ScreenplayKen Hodges·Director of PhotographyEdwin Astley·Original Music ComposerLee Doig·Editor
Cast
Gene Evans·Steve KarnesAndré Morell·Prof. James BickfordLeigh Madison·Jean TrevethanJohn Turner·JohnAlastair Hunter·Dr. C. A. Morris, the village doctorLloyd Lamble·Senior Admiral, at the AdmiraltyJack MacGowran·Dr. Sampson, the paleontologistMaurice Kaufmann·Mini Submarine OfficerHenri Vidon·Tom TrevethanPatrick Jordan·Photo Lab Aide
Full Crew
(29 credits)
Directing· 4
Eugène Lourié·DirectorDouglas Hickox·DirectorKim Mills·First Assistant DirectorJennifer Herrinshaw·Continuity
Writing· 4
Eugène Lourié·ScreenplayRobert Abel·StoryAlan J. Adler·StoryDaniel James·Screenplay
Camera· 2
Ken Hodges·Director of PhotographyDesmond Davis·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Lee Doig·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Edwin Astley·Original Music ComposerRichard Marden·Sound EditorSid Wiles·SoundEdwin Astley·Conductor
Art & Design· 3
Eugène Lourié·Production DesignHarry White·Art DirectionJimmy Evans·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
David Diamond·ProducerTed Lloyd·ProducerJacques de Lane Lea·Production Manager
Other Departments· 8
Irving Block·Special EffectsLouis DeWitt·Special EffectsWillis H. O'Brien·Special EffectsPete Peterson·Special EffectsJack Rabin·Special EffectsBernadette Ibbetson·HairstylistFreda Gibson·Wardrobe MasterWillis H. O'Brien·Visual Effects
By the Numbers
53.5
OF 100
Master Score
5.7
OF 10
IMDb
17%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Destructive, Chaotic, Terrifying
Composition
Full Bleed
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“A large, dark green, reptilian creature with a long neck and sharp teeth is depicted in the center, its mouth open, holding a blue car and a falling human figur”

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Key Elements
Giant Reptilian CreatureBlue CarAirplanesClock TowerRubbleDestroyed Buildings
Atmosphere
Vibrant, Gritty
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Urban
Design Score
8/10
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