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C
Average
MASTER SCORE 50.2 / 100
1998·Action / Horror / Sci-Fi·1h 30m

GARGANTUA

“Terror has a new name”

Marine biologist Jack Ellway and his son Brandon are drawn to the Polynesian island of Malau to study the effects of recent seismic activity on the area's marine life. Along with the local doctor Alyson Hart, they soon become caught up in the investigation of a series of recent drownings with unexpected results. As Jack explores the surrounding ocean for a mysterious marine creature, Brandon discovers and befriends a three-foot-long baby creature that is able to leave the ocean and walk on land. As more dangerous and giant creatures come onto the island, and the military begins to take offensive action, Jack must risk everything to save the creatures, the island and his son.

Above the Line
Bradford May·DirectorRonald Parker·WriterJohn Stokes·Director of PhotographyJ. Peter Robinson·Original Music ComposerBuford F. Hayes·Editor
Cast
Adam Baldwin·Jack EllwayJulie Carmen·Dr. Alyson HartEmile Hirsch·Brandon EllwayBobby Hosea·Col. WayneDoug Penty·Paul BatemanPeter Adams·Dr. Ralph HaleAlexander Petersons·Derek LawsonMonroe Reimers·President Manny MokiDarren Selby·KikkoTony Briggs·Police Chief
Full Crew
(21 credits)
Directing· 4
Bradford May·DirectorJohn Powditch·First Assistant DirectorAngella McPherson·Second Assistant DirectorPeter Fitzgerald·First Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Ronald Parker·Writer
Camera· 5
John Stokes·Director of PhotographyJason Binnie·Clapper LoaderGrant Nielsen·Key GripDavid Williamson·Camera OperatorDavid Elmes·First Assistant "A" Camera
Editing· 1
Buford F. Hayes·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
J. Peter Robinson·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Jean Turnbull·Costume DesignStewart Burnside·Production Design
Production· 6
Ronald Parker·Executive ProducerPeter V. Ware·ProducerFiona McMaster·Extras CastingGary M. Zuckerbrod·CastingMaura Fay·CastingLynne Ruthven·Casting
Other Departments· 1
Elan Soltes·Visual Effects
By the Numbers
50.2
OF 100
Master Score
3.0
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
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