

The Giant Behemoth
1959-03-03 · 80 min · ★ 5.8
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- Eugène Lourié
- Production companies
- Artistes Alliance Ltd., Diamond Pictures Corp.
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Gene EvansSteve Karnes
André MorellProf. James Bickford
Leigh MadisonJean Trevethan
John TurnerJohn
Alastair HunterDr. C. A. Morris, the village doctor
Lloyd LambleSenior Admiral, at the Admiralty
Jack MacGowranDr. Sampson, the paleontologist
Maurice KaufmannMini Submarine Officer
Henri VidonTom Trevethan
Patrick JordanPhoto Lab Aide
Leonard SachsDialogue Scientist at Conference (bit)
Max FaulknerPLA Radio Operator (uncredited)
Neil HallettDr. Sampson's Helicopter Pilot (uncredited)
André MaranneFrench Radio Officer (uncredited)
Derren NesbittThe Radar Operator, at the radar room (uncredited)
Guy StandevenNaval Officer in Situation Room (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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