Monsters of the Deep
Synopsis
Walt Disney takes viewers on a journey into the history and behaviors of the beasts that lie below the waves. During the show, viewers see how the giant squid from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was brought to life with assistance from Kirk Douglas and Peter Lorre, explore the prehistoric ancestors of these beasts through clips from Fantasia, and recall Pinocchio's encounter with the fearsome Monstro with narration by Cliff Edwards reprising his role of Jiminy Cricket.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hamilton Luske, Peter Godfrey
- Screenplay & Story
- Winston Hibler, Ted Sears, Jack Speirs
- Original Score
- George Bruns
- Original Title
- Monsters of the Deep
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- The Walt Disney Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hamilton Luske, Peter Godfrey
Winston Hibler, Ted Sears, Jack Speirs
George Bruns
Jack Couffer, Conrad Hall, Verne Pederson, Harry Pederson, Stuart V. Jewell
George Jay Nicholson
Department Leadership Roster
Hamilton Luske
Director
Peter Godfrey
Director
Winston Hibler
Writer
Ted Sears
Writer
Jack Speirs
Writer
George Jay Nicholson
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Monsters of the Deep
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Monsters of the Deep about?
Walt Disney takes viewers on a journey into the history and behaviors of the beasts that lie below the waves. During the show, viewers see how the giant squid from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was brought to life with assistance from Kirk Douglas and Peter Lorre, explore the prehistoric ancestors of these beasts through clips from Fantasia, and recall Pinocchio's encounter with the fearsome Monstro with narration by Cliff Edwards reprising his role of Jiminy Cricket.
Who directed Monsters of the Deep?
Monsters of the Deep was directed by Hamilton Luske, Peter Godfrey.
Who stars in Monsters of the Deep?
The principal cast of Monsters of the Deep includes Kirk Douglas, Peter Lorre, Walt Disney, Cliff Edwards.
When was Monsters of the Deep released and how long is it?
Monsters of the Deep was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Monsters of the Deep?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Monsters of the Deep was composed by George Bruns.