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Greedy sailors capture a giant lizard off the coast of Ireland and sell it to a London circus, inciting the wrath of the creature's mother.Greedy sailors capture a giant lizard off the coast of Ireland and sell it to a London circus, inciting the wrath of the creature's mother.Greedy sailors capture a giant lizard off the coast of Ireland and sell it to a London circus, inciting the wrath of the creature's mother.
Maurice Kaufmann
- Radio Reporter
- (as Maurice Kauffman)
Tommy Duggan
- 1st Naval Officer
- (as Thomas Duggan)
Ed Bishop
- Radar Operator
- (uncredited)
Martin Boddey
- Army Officer at Central Command
- (uncredited)
Gordon Boyd
- Navy Lieutenant
- (uncredited)
Jim Brady
- Man in Crowd
- (uncredited)
John Breslin
- Soldier
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- Robert L. Richards(originally as John Loring)
- Daniel James(originally as Daniel Hyatt)
- All cast & crew
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- TriviaThis was one of 15 films that were released in 1961 that was considered for an Academy Award for Special Effects.
- GoofsThe sailors put into port on what is supposed to be a small island off the west coast of Ireland. They encounter a local man and ask him a question, which he answers in Irish (Gaelic): "Cad a dhéanfaimid anois?" while gesturing in the direction they need to travel. This means "What will we do now?" Anybody who understood this phrase will wonder why he would answer in this way until later in the film, when it gradually emerges that this is what the actor is supposed to say when required to utter a line that the audience is not supposed to understand. There is one occasion in the film where the phrase actually fits the situation.
- ConnectionsEdited into Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania (1999)
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One of the few Monster Movies that deserved a sequel!
Yes, Yes, I know...this movie could be viewed as simply a ripoff of Godzilla. But really, the Brits took the concept and did a "Good show, old chap." Unlike most of the 'Zilla movies, it actually has an interesting plot. It's theme has a decidedly "pro environment" message...and the guy in the monster suit doesn't camp it up, but makes the monster seem remarkably real. Now there are some weaknesses...despite a journeyman cast of capable folks, many still turn in one-note performances, as if they're a little embarrassed about being in a monster movie. Also, some of the plot mechanisms are a little creaky. For all that, though, this is a monster movie that's at least a small cut above most. It held my attention as an adult (I'd first seen it as a child and didn't see it again for twenty years), the special effects are mostly quite good, and the ending, despite being hokey, still works! It rarely shows up on tv for some reason...so if you get a chance, rent it (there are copies available in independent shops that specialize in rare movies.)
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