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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 61.5 / 100
1961·Horror / Sci-Fi / Science Fiction·1h 18m

GORGO

“Like nothing you've ever seen before!”

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.

Above the Line
Eugène Lourié·DirectorRobert L. Richards·ScreenplayDaniel James·ScreenplayFreddie Young·Director of PhotographyAngelo Francesco Lavagnino·Original Music ComposerEric Boyd-Perkins·Editor
Cast
Bill Travers·Joe RyanWilliam Sylvester·Sam SladeVincent Winter·SeanChristopher Rhodes·McCartinJoseph O'Conor·Prof. HendricksBruce Seton·Prof. FlahertyMartin Benson·DorkinMaurice Kaufmann·Radio ReporterBasil Dignam·Admiral BrooksBarry Keegan·Mate
Full Crew
(17 credits)
Directing· 1
Eugène Lourié·Director
Writing· 4
Robert L. Richards·ScreenplayDaniel James·ScreenplayDaniel James·ScreenstoryRobert L. Richards·Screenstory
Camera· 2
Freddie Young·Director of PhotographyRoy Gough·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Eric Boyd-Perkins·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Elliot Scott·Art DirectionStella Morris·Makeup Artist
Production· 5
Wilfred Eades·ProducerMaurice King·Executive ProducerHerman King·ProducerFrank King·Executive ProducerJames Leicester·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 1
Tom Howard·Visual Effects
By the Numbers
61.5
OF 100
Master Score
5.6
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Gorgo's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8B4513
#A52A2A
#483D8B
Mood
Fear, Chaos
Composition
Centered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a giant, reptilian monster with red eyes and sharp teeth looming over a city. The monster's claws are visible near Big Ben, which is p”

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Key Elements
MonsterBig BenMilitary JetsTrailerSign
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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