Gorgo (1961) (Special Edition)

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When an underwater volcanic eruption tears up the sea bed off the coast of Ireland, two treasure hunters make the discovery of a lifetime when they encounter a gigantic prehistoric monster that’s been unleashed from the earth’s crust. After capturing the beast, the pair transport the creature down to London where it’s given the name of “Gorgo” and put on display to an avid public. Little do they realize that Gorgo is just an infant, and that his exponentially larger mother is about to emerge from the depths to avenge the capture of her offspring. As Gorgo’s mother begins her advance on the British capital, not even the considerable might of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces can stop her colossal devastation!

a volcanic eruption in the north atlantic brings to the surface a 65-foot pre historic monster. two treasure divers capture the creature and take him to london where he is put on display in a circus.
a scientist is thoughtful enough to point out that the sailor's bonanza is only an infant, and that a full grown specimen would be over 200 feet in height. sure enough, gorgo's mama comes thundering ashore, reclaims her offspring and heads back to sea - but not before she trashes a generous portion of london.
the special effects in goro, provided by tom howard - two time academy award winner, are truly admirable. the monster is quite ferocious - exept when he wiggles his ears.