Behemoth, the Sea Monster

Behemoth, the Sea Monster, also known as The Giant Behemoth, is an American science fiction film of the giant monster subgenre. It was directed by Douglas Hickox and Eugène Lourié with a script written by Lourié, based on a story treatment by Robert Abel and Allen Adler. It was produced by Artistes Alliance Ltd. and Diamond Pictures Corp. It was released through Allied Artists Pictures and premiered theatrically in the United States on March 3rd, 1959. The film stars Gene Evans as Steve Karnes, with Andr Morell as Professor James Bickford. It also stars John Turner as John, Leigh Madison as Jean Trevethan, Jack MacGowran as Doctor Sampson, Maurice Kaufmann as a submarine officer, Henri Vidon as Tom Trevethan, and Leonard Sachs as a scientist.