Episode 28 - Gorgo (1961)

Episode 28 March 21, 2022 00:53:14
Episode 28 - Gorgo (1961)
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Episode 28 - Gorgo (1961)

Mar 21 2022 | 00:53:14

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Show Notes

We are back for even more European Kaiju Cinema this week with 1961's "Gorgo" from director Eugène Lourié. They took equal parts King Kong and Godzilla to create their own Gaelic folk monster. This is a film that will astound you, and if you've never heard about it it is worth a look.

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