Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

"Providing some intriguing insights into the making of the Gill Man trilogy!"

2000 0h 40m EN

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7.6

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★7.6TMDB · 9

Documentary

Synopsis

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Documentary about the making of and legacy of The Creature from the Black Lagoon included in The Legacy Collection box set.

“Providing some intriguing insights into the making of the Gill Man trilogy!”

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Cast

David J. Skal
Self / Host
David J. Schow
Self
Ben Chapman
Self
Julie Adams
Self
Vincent Di Fate
Self
Bob Furmanek
Self
Ricou Browning
Self
Bob Burns
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: David J. Skal
Writers: David J. Skal
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 40-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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26 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Keith Clark shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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David J. Skal and David J. Schow and Ben Chapman carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Providing some intriguing insights into the making of the Gill Man trilogy!".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0270848 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 9 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

David J. Skal directs. Keith Clark cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 40-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
226 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Keith Clark shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5David J. Skal and David J. Schow and Ben Chapman carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Providing some intriguing insights into the making of the Gill Man trilogy!".
7IMDB entry: tt0270848 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 9 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.