The Giant Behemoth(1959)
Behemoth, the Sea Monster
The biggest thing since creation!
The Giant Behemoth Synopsis
Marine atomic tests cause changes in the ocean's ecosystem resulting in dangerous blobs of radiation and the resurrection of a dormant dinosaur which threatens London.
The Giant Behemoth (1959) is a science fiction and horror film directed by Eugène Lourié, released on March 3, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Gene Evans, André Morell, Leigh Madison and John Turner. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 61 ratings.
- Director:
- Eugène Lourié
- Writers:
- Robert Abel, Eugène Lourié, Alan J. Adler
- Producers:
- Ted Lloyd, David Diamond
- Cinematographer:
- Ken Hodges
- Composer:
- Edwin Astley
- Production:
- Artistes Alliance Ltd., Diamond Pictures Corp.
- Status:
- Released
The Giant Behemoth (1959) Trailer
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The Giant Behemoth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gene Evans
as Steve Karnes
André Morell
as Prof. James Bickford
Leigh Madison
as Jean Trevethan
John Turner
as John
Alastair Hunter
as Dr. C. A. Morris, the village doctor
Lloyd Lamble
as Senior Admiral, at the Admiralty
Jack MacGowran
as Dr. Sampson, the paleontologist
Maurice Kaufmann
as Mini Submarine Officer
Henri Vidon
as Tom Trevethan
Patrick Jordan
as Photo Lab Aide
- Howard Lang
Howard Lang
as Naval Commader, at the "Valkyrie" wreck (uncredited)
Leonard Sachs
as Dialogue Scientist at Conference (bit)
Key crew
Directed by Eugène Lourié, written by Robert Abel, Eugène Lourié and Alan J. Adler, produced by Ted Lloyd and David Diamond.
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The Giant Behemoth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 61 ratings.
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The Giant Behemoth – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Giant Behemoth online?
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The Giant Behemoth (1959) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Giant Behemoth?
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The main cast of The Giant Behemoth (1959) includes Gene Evans, André Morell, Leigh Madison, John Turner and Alastair Hunter. The film was directed by Eugène Lourié. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Giant Behemoth released?
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The Giant Behemoth was released on March 3, 1959 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is The Giant Behemoth worth watching?
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The Giant Behemoth (1959) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 61 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Giant Behemoth?
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