Question 1

Which 1961 films were considered for an Academy Award for Special Effects?

Accepted Answer

Gorgo was one of 15 films released in 1961 that was considered for an Academy Award for Special Effects.

Question 2

Why did the film's poster hide Gorgo's face?

Accepted Answer

The poster art was based on a line of dialogue that Gorgo's name comes from the Gorgons of Greek mythology, whose faces would turn you to stone.

Question 3

How many actresses have spoken dialogue in Gorgo?

Accepted Answer

Only two actresses with spoken dialogue appear in the film; all other women seen are extras with no dialogue.

Question 4

What locations were considered for Gorgo before settling on Ireland and England?

Accepted Answer

The film was originally set in Japan, then considered Paris, but that would require the monster to wade 100 miles up the Seine. Finally, it was changed to Ireland and then England.

Question 5

Who plays the character Joe Ryan in Gorgo?

Accepted Answer

Bill Travers plays Joe Ryan.

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