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The Phantom from 10,000 Leagues (1955)

80 min  -  Sci-Fi  -   December 1955 (USA)
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An unusual radioactive rock on the sea bottom mutates the ocean life into a horrible monster. When charred... See full summary »

Director:

Dan Milner

Writers:

Lou Rusoff (screenplay), Dorys Lukather (original story)

Stars:

Kent Taylor, Cathy Downs and Michael Whalen
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Kent Taylor Kent Taylor ...
Dr. Ted Stevens / Ted Baxter
Cathy Downs Cathy Downs ...
Lois King
Michael Whalen Michael Whalen ...
Prof. King
Helene Stanton Helene Stanton ...
Wanda
Phillip Pine Phillip Pine ...
George Thomas (as Philip Pine)
Rodney Bell Rodney Bell ...
William S. 'Bill' Grant
Vivi Janiss Vivi Janiss ...
Ethel Hall, Dr. King's Secretary
Michael Garth Michael Garth ...
Sheriff
Pierce Lyden Pierce Lyden ...
Andy, the Janitor
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Storyline

An unusual radioactive rock on the sea bottom mutates the ocean life into a horrible monster. When charred, radioactive bodies begin to drift ashore a scientist and government agent investigate the phenomenon, and it's connection to a local marine biology professor. Written by Jeremy Lunt <durlinlunt@acadia.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Monster | Strange Monster | Scientist | Secretary | College  | See more »

Taglines:

Freezing horror! Hideous atomic mutant strikes from the depths! See more »

Genres:

Sci-Fi

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

El fantasma de las 10.000 leguas See more »

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Budget:

$100,000 (estimated)
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Goofs

Continuity: Ted goes diving, encounters the sea monster for the first time, and escapes to his boat. He still has his diving equipment on when he rows away. By the time he reaches shore, he is wearing a jacket instead of his diving gear and is perfectly dry. See more »

Quotes

William S. 'Bill' Grant: You seemed a little anxious not to be seen.
George Thomas: Well, I saw two strangers standing over a corpse. Not being the hero type, I decided this was no place for me.
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