Gargantua (TV 1998)

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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Bradford May

Writer:

Ronald Parker

Stars:

Adam Baldwin, Julie Carmen, Emile Hirsch

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Adam Baldwin	...	Jack Ellway
Julie Carmen	...	Dr. Alyson Hart
Emile Hirsch	...	Brandon Ellway
Bobby Hosea	...	Colonel Wayne
Doug Penty	...	Paul Bateman
Peter Adams	...	Dr. Ralph Hale
Alexander Petersons	...	Derek Lawson
Monroe Reimers	...	President Manny Moki
Darren Selby	...	Kikko
Tony Briggs	...	Police Chief
Puven Pather	...	Naru
Mae Montero	...	Tari
Fiona Edwards	...	Girl #1
Aislinn Crowe	...	Girl #2
Don Battee	...	T.J. (as Donald Battee)

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

ocean | biologist | journalist | father son relationship | beach | 

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Genres:

Horror | Sci-Fi | Action

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Official Sites:

Twentieth Century Fox

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 May 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

Gargantua - Das Monster aus der Tiefe

Filming Locations:

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fox Television Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min 120 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This film made its television premiere on the same night that rival project Godzilla held its advance screenings.

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Connections

References Beginning of the End (1957)

User Reviews

An experience never to be repeated !

I was guilty of a gross error of judgement when I tuned in to 'Gargantua' (on satellite television) in an unguarded moment. I viewed with increasing disbelief as this cinematic aberration unfolded, unmatched in sheer awfulness by any contemporary sci-fi film which I have seen over the last two years. The 'design' of the 'monsters' must surely have been the product of individuals who suffered from a combination of colour-blindess and acute myopia and were in obvious need of psychiatric help. Add to this a generous helping of acting in a style which would make a cigar-store Indian seem animated,a storyline consisting of sentimentalised nonsense, a script which gives a whole new meaning to the word 'mediocre', together with special effects which appeared to pre-date Harryhausen on a bad day, then the sum total constitutes an experience never to be repeated ! I cannot believe that any rational person would be prepared to pay money to see this junk - certainly this is one to miss.