The Lost World
“In the middle of the twentieth century, you fall off the brink of time!”
Synopsis
Professor Challenger leads an expedition of scientists and adventurers to a remote plateau deep in the Amazonian jungle to verify his claim that dinosaurs still live there.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Lost World ≣ 1960 ≣ Trailer #2
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-05
Top Cast
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Michael Rennie
Lord John Roxton
Jill St. John
Jennifer Holmes
David Hedison
Ed Malone
Claude Rains
Prof. George Edward Challenger
Fernando Lamas
Manuel Gomez
Richard Haydn
Prof. Summerlee
Ray Stricklyn
David Holmes
Jay Novello
Costa
Vitina Marcus
Native Girl
Ian Wolfe
Burton White
Colin Campbell
Prof. Waldron (uncredited)
John Graham
Stuart Holmes (uncredited)
Larry Chance
Indian Chief (uncredited)
Bert Stevens
Reporter at Airport (uncredited)
Al Bain
Man at Airport (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Guest at Zoological Institute Forum (uncredited)
Kenner G. Kemp
Guest at Zoological Institute Forum (uncredited)
Cosmo Sardo
Guest at Zoological Institute Forum (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 13, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irwin Allen
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Bennett, Irwin Allen
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell, Bert Shefter
- Original Title
- The Lost World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irwin Allen
Charles Bennett, Irwin Allen, Arthur Conan Doyle
Paul Sawtell, Bert Shefter
Winton C. Hoch
Hugh S. Fowler
Irwin Allen
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Irwin Allen
Director
Charles Bennett
Screenplay
Paul Zastupnevich
Costume Design
Irwin Allen
Producer
Irwin Allen
Screenplay
Hugh S. Fowler
Editor
Winton C. Hoch
Director of Photography
Bert Shefter
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lost World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lost World about?
Professor Challenger leads an expedition of scientists and adventurers to a remote plateau deep in the Amazonian jungle to verify his claim that dinosaurs still live there.
Who directed The Lost World?
The Lost World was directed by Irwin Allen.
Who stars in The Lost World?
The principal cast of The Lost World includes Michael Rennie, Jill St. John, David Hedison, Claude Rains, Fernando Lamas.
When was The Lost World released and how long is it?
The Lost World was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lost World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lost World was composed by Paul Sawtell, Bert Shefter.
Is The Lost World based on a book or true story?
The Lost World is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur Conan Doyle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lost World?
The Lost World holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).