The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms
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The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms

You'll see it tear a city apart!

6.6 / 10 1953 1h 20mNR English
DramaHorrorScience Fiction

Storyline

The controlled explosion of an atomic bomb in the Arctic Circle awakens a frozen dinosaur that will wreak havoc in New York City.

Cast & Crew

Paul Hubschmid

Paul Hubschmid

Prof. Nesbitt

Lead
Paula Raymond

Paula Raymond

Lee Hunter

Cecil Kellaway

Cecil Kellaway

Prof. Elson

Kenneth Tobey

Kenneth Tobey

Col. Evans

Donald Woods

Donald Woods

Capt. Jackson

Lee Van Cleef

Lee Van Cleef

Corp. Stone

Steve Brodie

Steve Brodie

Sgt. Loomis

Ross Elliott

Ross Elliott

George Ritchie

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Eugène Lourié's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker