The Giant Behemoth
Directed by Eugène Lourié, Douglas HickoxThe dumping of radioactive waste in the ocean disturbs a prehistoric monster than can project electric shocks and radioactive beams. After terrorizing the English coast, it is discovered that if the creature is destroyed with conventional weaponry it would spread a dangerous amount of radioactive contamination over the entire country, with this fact preventing the military from attacking the monster as it nears London.
The Giant Behemoth Ratings & Reviews
- Hedgehog204931 stycznia 2026If you like the scene in monster movies where men stand around dryly discussing and explaining the creature, then this the film for you! Its hard to care about any of the characters, anyone with personal stakes in the action is quickly forgotten about. There is only one big monster rampage scene near the end and it's a good one. The director's later feature, Gorgo, remains the superior UK monster film.
- MechaJayZilla15 października 2025It's an enjoyable monster flick. There's no denying the social commentary on the proliferation of nuclear weapons, a common theme among monster movies of its time (i.e. Godzilla, et al). However, it seems to have taken a lot of its story and style from The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms. The special effects - specifically the stop-motion animation - are brilliant at times, and then suddenly lackluster, which was unusual for animator Willis O'Brien, a master of the craft. Still, it's worth watching.
The Giant Behemoth Trivia
The Giant Behemoth was released on 3 marca 1959.
The Giant Behemoth was directed by Eugène Lourié, Douglas Hickox.
The Giant Behemoth has a runtime of 68 min.
The Giant Behemoth was produced by Ted Lloyd, David Diamond.
The dumping of radioactive waste in the ocean disturbs a prehistoric monster than can project electric shocks and radioactive beams. After terrorizing the English coast, it is discovered that if the creature is destroyed with conventional weaponry it would spread a dangerous amount of radioactive contamination over the entire country, with this fact preventing the military from attacking the monster as it nears London.
The key characters in The Giant Behemoth are Steve Karnes (Gene Evans), Prof. James Bickford (André Morell), Jean Trevethan (Leigh Madison).
The Giant Behemoth is rated Not Rated.
The Giant Behemoth is a Sci-Fi, Horror, Dramat film.
The Giant Behemoth has an audience rating of 2.7 out of 10.