Gorgo

Gorgo (1961)

Genres - Action, Science Fiction, Thriller, Horror  |   Sub-Genres - Creature Film  |   Release Date - Mar 29, 1961 (USA), May 31, 1961 (USA - Unknown)  |   Run Time - 91 min.  |   Countries - United Kingdom, Ireland, United States  |   MPAA Rating - PG
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson

Gorgo is an attempt to make a Japanese-style "giant reptile" flick in an English setting. The story begins when underwater volcanic activity in the Irish Sea brings forth a 65-foot monster called Gorgo. Enterprising Joe (Bill Travers) and Sam (William Sylvester) capture the beast and transport it to London, where Gorgo is put on display as a seaside carnival attraction. This proves to be a major mistake when Gorgo's even larger mother lumbers to the surface in search of her cute li'l baby. In short order, London is trampled and trashed.

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giant, monster, reptiles, sea-monster, mutant, attraction, child, creature, destruction, dinosaurs, mother, prehistoric, carnival, rescue, search, reunion