The Giant Behemoth
Behemoth, the Sea Monster
“The biggest thing since creation!”
Synopsis
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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The Giant Behemoth (1959) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-13
Top Cast
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Gene Evans
Steve Karnes
André Morell
Prof. James Bickford
Leigh Madison
Jean Trevethan
John Turner
John
Alastair Hunter
Dr. C. A. Morris, the village doctor
Lloyd Lamble
Senior Admiral, at the Admiralty
Jack MacGowran
Dr. Sampson, the paleontologist
Maurice Kaufmann
Mini Submarine Officer
Henri Vidon
Tom Trevethan
Patrick Jordan
Photo Lab Aide
Howard Lang
Naval Commader, at the "Valkyrie" wreck (uncredited)
Leonard Sachs
Dialogue Scientist at Conference (bit)
Ernest Blyth
Scientist at Conference (uncredited)
Neal Arden
TV Newscaster (uncredited)
Paul Beradi
Man Listening to Car Radio (uncredited)
Max Faulkner
PLA Radio Operator (uncredited)
Neil Hallett
Dr. Sampson's Helicopter Pilot (uncredited)
André Maranne
French Radio Officer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 22, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eugène Lourié
- Screenplay & Story
- Eugène Lourié, Daniel James
- Original Score
- Edwin Astley
- Original Title
- Behemoth, the Sea Monster
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Artistes Alliance Ltd., Diamond Pictures Corp.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eugène Lourié
Eugène Lourié, Daniel James, Robert Abel, Alan J. Adler
Edwin Astley
Ken Hodges
Lee Doig
David Diamond, Ted Lloyd
Department Leadership Roster
Eugène Lourié
Director
Eugène Lourié
Screenplay
Eugène Lourié
Production Design
Edwin Astley
Original Music Composer
David Diamond
Producer
Ted Lloyd
Producer
Ken Hodges
Director of Photography
Lee Doig
Editor
Daniel James
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Giant Behemoth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Giant Behemoth about?
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.
Who directed The Giant Behemoth?
The Giant Behemoth was directed by Eugène Lourié.
Who stars in The Giant Behemoth?
The principal cast of The Giant Behemoth includes Gene Evans, André Morell, Leigh Madison, John Turner, Alastair Hunter.
When was The Giant Behemoth released and how long is it?
The Giant Behemoth was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Giant Behemoth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Giant Behemoth was composed by Edwin Astley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Giant Behemoth?
The Giant Behemoth holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).