1961 Gorgo Greedy sailors capture a giant lizard off the coast of Ireland and sell it to a London circus. Then its mother shows up. Credits Director Eugène Lourié Producers Herman King , Maurice King , Wilfred Eades Writers Robert L. Richards , Daniel James Cinematographer Freddie Young Composer Angelo Francesco Lavagnino Cast Bill Travers , William Sylvester , Vincent Winter , Christopher Rhodes , Joseph O'Conor , Bruce Seton , Martin Benson , Maurice Kaufmann , Basil Dignam , Barry Keegan Studio King Brothers Productions Genres Science Fiction Horror Action Posters 5 US theatrical US international US character US teaser US imax