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Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

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Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle

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

2000

0h 40m

7.6(9 votes)

Documentary

Overview

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

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Production Companies

Universal Studios Home Entertainment

Universal Pictures

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

David J. Skal

David J. Skal

Self / Host

David J. Schow

David J. Schow

Self

Ben Chapman

Ben Chapman

Self

Julie Adams

Julie Adams

Self

Vincent Di Fate

Self

Bob Furmanek

Self

Ricou Browning

Ricou Browning

Self

Bob Burns

Self

David Schecter

Self

Paul M. Jensen

Self

Creative team

Directed by: David J. Skal
Written by: David J. Skal
Produced by: David J. Skal

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