Top 29 Adventure Movies Must-Watch Released in 1954

A strange prehistoric beast lurks in the depths of the Amazonian jungle. A group of scientists try to capture the animal and bring it back to civilization for study. See more about Creature from the Black Lagoon / IMDB / YouTube

The titular river unites a farmer recently released from prison, his young son, and an ambitious saloon singer. In order to survive, each must be purged of anger, and each must learn to understand and care for the others. Check out River of No Return / IMDB / YouTube

During the Mexican Rebellion of 1866, an unsavory group of American adventurers are hired by the forces of Emporer Maximilian to escort a countess to Vera Cruz. Get info on Vera Cruz / IMDB / YouTube

When a commercial airliner develops engine problems on a trans-Pacific flight and the pilot loses his nerve, it is up to the washed-up co-pilot Dan Roman to bring the plane in safely. Find out about The High and the Mighty / IMDB / YouTube

Refusing to let himself be re-settled on a Florida reservation, Massai, an Apache warrior, escapes his captors and returns to his homeland to become a peaceful farmer. Explore Apache / IMDB / YouTube

A movie adaptation of Homer's second epic, that depicts Ulysses' efforts to return to his home after the end of ten years of war. Read about Ulysses / IMDB / YouTube

The classic story of Robinson Crusoe, a man who is dragged to a desert island after a shipwreck. Read about Robinson Crusoe / IMDB / YouTube

The Leiningen South American cocoa plantation is threatened by a 2-mile-wide, 20-mile-long column of army ants. Details on The Naked Jungle / IMDB / YouTube

The saga of the Devereaux rancher family, set in 1880's Arizona. Look into Broken Lance / IMDB / YouTube

In first-century Rome, Christian slave Demetrius is sent to fight in the gladiatorial arena and Emperor Caligula seeks Jesus' robe for its alleged magical powers. Details on Demetrius and the Gladiators / IMDB / YouTube

King Arthur's rule is threatened by the adulterous love between Sir Lancelot and Queen Guinevere, a relationship the king's enemies hope to exploit. Check out Knights of the Round Table / IMDB / YouTube

A trio of American adventurers marooned in rural Mexico are recruited by a beautiful woman to rescue her husband trapped in a cave in Apache territory. See more about Garden of Evil / IMDB / YouTube

Two British couples pit their vintage automobiles against each other in an exciting cross-country race. See more about Genevieve / IMDB / YouTube

A young Viking prince strives to become a knight in King Arthur's Court and restore his exiled father to his rightful throne. More about Prince Valiant / IMDB / YouTube

The young bride of a rich planter finds herself the only white woman at Elephant Walk tea plantation, British Ceylon. More about Elephant Walk / IMDB / YouTube

In World War II Burma, a Canadian bomber pilot becomes reckless after losing his bride in a Luftwaffe air raid. Details on The Purple Plain / IMDB / YouTube

An adventurer searchers for hidden treasure in the Peruvian jungles. Learn about Secret of the Incas / IMDB / YouTube

During the Cold War, a scientific team refits a Japanese submarine and hires an ex-Navy officer to find a secret Chinese atomic island base and prevent a Communist plot against America that could trigger WW3. Look into Hell and High Water / IMDB / YouTube

Peasant Myles Falworth is trained for knighthood and is groomed by various nobles to defeat the evil Earl of Alban who's plotting to usurp King Henry IV's throne. Find out about The Black Shield of Falworth / IMDB / YouTube

A tough, hard-driving business tycoon suffers a broken leg and is left to die in the desert by his scheming wife and her greedy lover. Explore Inferno / IMDB / YouTube

In 1900, in Egypt, archaeologist Mark Brandon is asked by Ann Mercedes to find the tomb of Ra-Hotep but their quest is marred by intrigue, betrayal, murder and danger. Explore Valley of the Kings / IMDB / YouTube

In Colombia, mining engineer Rian Mitchell discovers Carrero, the lost emerald mine of the Conquistadors, but has to contend with notorious local bandit El Moro's gang and with coffee planter Catherine Knowland's love. Details on Green Fire / IMDB / YouTube

During the Cold War, an American soldier is abducted in West Berlin, sparking a recovery effort led by Colonel Steve Van Dyke. More about Night People / IMDB / YouTube

A Yankee sea captain has adventures in paradise trying to become an entrepreneur in Micronesia. See more about His Majesty O'Keefe / IMDB / YouTube

Rich oriental lord Cassim's cheeky servant Ali Baba was sent to buy a meaty girl-slave, but brings dancer Morgiane, whom he is enamored with. When he's part of a caravan robbed by Abdel's 40 thieves, Ali hides in a camel hive and thus learns the secret of Sesame cave. With stolen loot he buys Morgiane and his own residence for him and beggar friends. Cassim not only g. More about Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves / IMDB / YouTube

A meek tailor thinks his wooing will be helped if he assumes the identity of the famous Casanova...who's deeply in debt. Info on Casanova's Big Night / IMDB / YouTube

In 1877 Western Canada, a police inspector revolts against his inept commander, taking a safer route to the U.S. border in order to stop invading hostile Indians. Explore Saskatchewan / IMDB / YouTube

A young boy-genius befriends his grandfather's robot, designed as a test pilot for space travel and coveted by foreign spies. More about Tobor the Great / IMDB / YouTube

This was never released as a feature film but, instead, is comprised of 3 episodes from the TV series, Rocky Jones, Space Ranger (1954) which were edited together and released on video as a feature-length story. More about Crash of Moons / IMDB / YouTube