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Gorgo (1961) 5.3
Greedy sailors capture a giant lizard off the coast of Ireland and sell it to a London circus. Then its mother shows up. Director:Eugène Lourié |
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Title: Gorgo (1961)
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Joe Ryan
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Prof. Hendricks
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Dorkin
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Maurice Kaufmann | ... |
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Admiral Brooks
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Mate
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A salvage vessle is nearly sunk off the Irish coast by an undersea earthquake. A few nights later, a walking sea monster tangles with the fishing boats and enters the town. The salvage vessel captures Gorgo and takes it to London for display. Gorgo's mother, who is upset and significantly larger follows his trail to London leaving a wake of destruction in her path. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
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This is the Big One! (British) See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
UKRelease Date:
29 March 1961 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Gorgo, o gargantouas See more »Company Credits
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Army Officer: How much voltage do you estimate would be required for electrocuting this animal?
Professor Flaherty: Two million, three million volts? That's only a guess. There's not much precedent to go on, sir.
Army Officer: Quite. Get me Battersea Power Station!
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Scenes in which the baby Gorgo is driven through London were shot on a Sunday morning, which meant hardly anyone was in the streets. This was then explained away by a "TV announcer" who said that people were told to stay indoors. See more »Goofs
When the British aircraft carrier Royal Oak is sent to take on the monster, the stock footage of jets taking off from a carrier show US aircraft. See more »Quotes
Professor Hendricks: It's undoubtedly heading for Battersea Park, sir. That's the place to stop it.Army Officer: How much voltage do you estimate would be required for electrocuting this animal?
Professor Flaherty: Two million, three million volts? That's only a guess. There's not much precedent to go on, sir.
Army Officer: Quite. Get me Battersea Power Station!
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This film is came out seven years after the debut of the "Big G" and it is quite a surprise. This is a great story, and the ending is definitely a twist on what usually happens in most giant monster films. This film could definitely be seen as a parable on the consequences of greed. This film is definitely a cult classic.