Scientists drug and capture the creature, who becomes enamored with the head scientists female assistant (Julia Adams).

The lonely creature, a living amphibious missing link, escapes and kidnaps the object of his affection.

Chief scientist (Richard Carlson) then launches a crusade to rescue his assistant and cast the ominious creature back to the depths from where he came.

Well-acted and directed, and with Bud Westmores brilliantly designed monster, CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON remains an enduring tribute to the imaginative genius of its Hollywood creators.