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Gorgo (1961): Cast

Gorgo (1961) movie poster

Gorgo is a 1961 action horror film directed by Eugène Lourié, starring Mick Dillon as Gorgo, Joseph O'Conor and Martin Benson. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.

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Gorgo (1961) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 18m (78 min)
Director
Eugène Lourié
Genres
Action , Horror , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Gorgo About?

The premise of Gorgo without spoilers.

Like nothing you’ve ever seen before! Greedy sailors capture a giant lizard off the coast of Ireland and sell it to a London circus. Then its mother shows up.

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Cast & crew

Gorgo Cast & Characters

Mick Dillon leads the cast as Gorgo, with Joseph O'Conor as Prof. Hendricks and Martin Benson as Dorkin. Directed by Eugène Lourié; 15 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Eugène Lourié

More films directed by Eugène Lourié: The Giant Behemoth, The Colossus of New York and The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms.

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Videos

Gorgo Trailers & Videos

4 videos: 3 trailers and 1 featurette.

Gorgo ≣ 1961 ≣ Trailer
  • Trailer 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray Promo Trailer
  • Trailer 4K UHD Limited Edition Release Trailer + Extras Teaser
  • Featurette John Landis on GORGO
Cars

Cars in Gorgo

29 cars on screen, including the 1959 Ford Zephyr Convertible MkII and the Bentley 4¼ Litre DHC.

All 29 cars
  • 1959 Ford Zephyr Convertible MkII in Gorgo 1959 Ford Zephyr Convertible MkII Important role
  • Bentley 4¼ Litre DHC in Gorgo Bentley 4¼ Litre DHC Minor role
  • 1952 Commer QX MkI in Gorgo 1952 Commer QX MkI Minor role
  • 1952 Commer QX MkI in Gorgo 1952 Commer QX MkI Minor role

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FAQ

Gorgo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Gorgo, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Gorgo?

Gorgo runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

When was Gorgo released?

Gorgo was released on February 2, 1961.

Who directed Gorgo?

Gorgo was directed by Eugène Lourié.

More films by Eugène Lourié

Who is in the cast of Gorgo?

Gorgo stars Mick Dillon as Gorgo, Joseph O'Conor as Prof. Hendricks and Martin Benson as Dorkin, among 15 credited actors.

Does Gorgo have a post-credit scene?

No. Gorgo has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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