Revenge of the Creature
Revenge of the Creature (a.k.a. Return of the Creature and Return of the Creature from the Black Lagoon) is a 1955 3D monster film directed by Jack Arnold and produced and distributed by Universal-International. A sequel to the previous year's Creature from the Black Lagoon, it is the only 3D film released in 1955. Produced by William Alland, the film stars John Agar, Lori Nelson, John Bromfield and Nestor Paiva. The Creature was played by Tom Hennesy on land, and once again, portrayed by Ricou Browning underwater. It marked an early role for Clint Eastwood, in his film debut.
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Theatrical release poster by Reynold Brown | |
Directed by | Jack Arnold |
Screenplay by | Martin Berkeley |
Story by | William Alland |
Produced by | William Alland |
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Cinematography | Charles S. Welbourne |
Edited by | Paul Weatherwax |
Music by | Herman Stein |
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Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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Running time | 82 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Box office | $1.1 million (US) |
Revenge of the Creature premiered in Denver on March 23, 1955, and received a nationwide theatrical release on May 13, as a double feature with Cult of the Cobra. A "flat", non-3D sequel, The Creature Walks Among Us, followed in 1956.