Bert I. Gordon, affectionately nicknamed "Mr. B.I.G." by
Forrest J. Ackerman, produced,
directed, and wrote more than twenty-five Sci/Fi and Horror features,
such as Das Zauberschwert (1962),
Der Koloss (1957),
Village of the Giants (1965),
The Cyclops (1957), in addition to
comedies such as
Sexplosiv (1970).
His film,
Die Insel der Ungeheuer (1976),
was awarded the Grand Prix du Festival International Du Paris
Fantastique 1977.