Gamera, the Giant Monster (1965)
Striking down jets, grabbing hold of the Tokyo Tower, flying through the air breathing fire, the giant monster of the century!
A nuclear explosion in the far north unleashes Gamera, the legendary flying turtle, from his sleep under the ice. In his search for energy, Gamera wreaks havoc over the entire world, and it's up to the scientists, assisted by a young boy with a strange sympathic link to the monster, to put a stop to Gamera's rampage.
Director: Noriaki Yuasa
Genre: Action, Horror, Science Fiction
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: November 27, 1965
Cast
- Eiji Funakoshi - Dr. Hidaka
- Michiko Sugata - Nobuyo Sakurai
- Harumi Kiritachi - Kyoke Yamamoto
- Yoshirō Kitahara - Mr. Sakurai
- Bokuzen Hidari - Old Farmer
- Fumiko Murata - Old Farmer's Wife
- Jun Hamamura - Professor Murase
- Jutarō Hojo - Self-Defense Force Commander
- Yoshio Yoshida - Eskimo Chief
- Kenji Oyama - Minister of Defense
Screenplay
- Nisan Takahashi (Screenplay)
Music: Tadashi Yamanouchi
Cinematography: Nobuo Munekawa
Editing: Tatsuji Nakashizu
Production: Daiei Film
Country: Japan
Language: English, 日本語
Budget: $360,000
Original Language: ja
Themes
Creature and Monster Horror, Creature and Monster Horror, Action-Packed Excitement
Keywords
japan, monster, giant monster, turtle, arctic polar circle region, nuclear explosion, prehistoric creature, explosion, kaiju, fire breathing, gamera (giant turtle), tokusatsu
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gamera, the Giant Monster about?
- A nuclear explosion in the far north unleashes Gamera, the legendary flying turtle, from his sleep under the ice. In his search for energy, Gamera wreaks havoc over the entire world, and it's up to the scientists, assisted by a young boy with a strange sympathic link to the monster, to put a stop to Gamera's rampage.
- Who directed Gamera, the Giant Monster?
- Gamera, the Giant Monster was directed by Noriaki Yuasa.
- Who stars in Gamera, the Giant Monster?
- Gamera, the Giant Monster stars Eiji Funakoshi, Michiko Sugata, Harumi Kiritachi, Yoshirō Kitahara, Bokuzen Hidari, Fumiko Murata.
- How long is Gamera, the Giant Monster?
- Gamera, the Giant Monster has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is Gamera, the Giant Monster?
- Gamera, the Giant Monster is a Action, Horror, Science Fiction film.
- What is the budget of Gamera, the Giant Monster?
- Gamera, the Giant Monster had a budget of $360,000.
- Where was Gamera, the Giant Monster produced?
- Gamera, the Giant Monster was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Gamera, the Giant Monster?
- The themes of Gamera, the Giant Monster include: Creature and Monster Horror, Creature and Monster Horror, Action-Packed Excitement.