An expedition exploring the Amazon River discover a 'Gill Man' - half man and half amphibian. Thought by the team to be the missing link in human evolution, the creature is captured and kept under observation. While in captivity it falls in love with the chief scientist's (Richard Carlson) female assistant (Julie Adams), and kidnaps her before making its escape. Followed by two sequels, 'Revenge of the Creature' (1955) and 'The Creature Walks Among Us' (1956).
Actor: Whit Bissel
Actor: Richard Carlson
Actor: Julie Adams
Actor: Richard Denning
Actor: Antonio Moreno
Actor: Nestor Paiva
Actor: Whit Bissell
Actor: Ricou Browning
Actor: Bernie Gozier
Director: Jack Arnold
Writer: Arthur Ross
Cinematographer: William E. Snyder
Writer: Harry Essex
Actor: Henry A. Escalante
Music: Joseph Gershenson
Producer: William Alland