Gorgo (1961) | |
| Director(s) | Eugène Lourié |
| Producer(s) | Wilfred Eades, Frank King (executive), Maurice King (executive) |
| Top Genres | Horror, Science Fiction |
| Top Topics | Monster |
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Gorgo (1961) was a Science Fiction - Horror Film directed by Eugène Lourié and produced by Frank King, Maurice King and Wilfred Eades.
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Gorgo (1961)
By Beatrice on May 27, 2017 From Flickers in TimeGorgo Directed by Eugene Lourie Written by Robert L. Richards and Daniel James 1961/UK King Brothers Production First viewing/Amazon Instant If you are in the mood to smile at a ridiculous monster and some bad special effects, this British?Godzilla/King Kong rip-off could be just the ticket. A co... Read full article
61 Days of Halloween: Gorgo (1961)
By Bernardo Villela on Oct 8, 2013 From The Movie RatThis is another selection that came to me by way of Stephen King’s list of horror films in Danse Macabre. I have to admit, I chuckled a bit and had some trepidation when I saw that this was a monster movie. After all I’m fairly sure that during the period from which King curated the list... Read full article
GORGO On Blu-ray (1)
By Dan Day Jr. on Mar 22, 2013 From The Hitless Wonder Movie BlogGORGO (made in 1959, released in 1961) is one of the most famous, and unique, of the classic giant monster movies. It's unique because the title monster is a guy in a suit--but it wasn't made in Japan. VCI Entertainment has just released GORGO on an impressive Blu-ray jammed packed with features. ... Read full article
GORGO On Blu-ray (3)
By Dan Day Jr. on Mar 22, 2013 From The Hitless Wonder Movie BlogGORGO (made in 1959, released in 1961) is one of the most famous, and unique, of the classic giant monster movies. It's unique because the title monster is a guy in a suit--but it wasn't made in Japan. VCI Entertainment has just released GORGO on an impressive Blu-ray jammed packed with features. ... Read full article
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Quotes from
Admiral Brooks: [turning from a phone call] They report at least two direct hits.
Sam Slade: You've killed it?
Admiral Brooks: It's disappeared beneath the sea. They have saturated the area with depth charges which no living thing could escape. It's certainly been killed.
[Cut to Gorgo's mother breaching the ocean surface and looming above the naval destroyer]
Radio Reporter: Picadilly. The heart of London. Words can't describe it. There's been nothing like it, not even the worst of the Blitz! This section is complete shambles. People running, mad with fear.
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The concept for the British poster art and lobby cards was that the face of Gorgo was not revealed. The idea is based on the line of dialogue in the film from Martin Benson, that Gorgo's name is derived from the Gorgon sisters of Greek mythology. The sight of their faces would turn you to stone.
When Gorgo is being driven through Piccadilly Circus the West End cinema London Pavilion is showing the Hammer version of The Mummy.
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