The Green Slime (1968)
The Green Slime are coming!
A giant asteroid is heading toward Earth so some astronauts disembark from a nearby space station to blow it up. The mission is successful, and they return to the station unknowingly bringing back a gooey green substance that mutates into one-eyed tentacled monsters that feed off electricity. Soon the station is crawling with them, and people are being zapped left and right!
Director: Kinji Fukasaku, Katsuhiko Taguchi
Genre: Science Fiction, Horror
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: December 19, 1968
Cast
- Robert Horton - Commander Jack Rankin
- Luciana Paluzzi - Dr. Lisa Benson
- Richard Jaeckel - Commander Vince Elliott
- Bud Widom - General Jonathan B. Thompson
- Ted Gunther - Dr. Hans Halvorsen
- David Yorston - Lt. Curtis
- Robert Dunham - Capt. Martin
- Gary Randolf - Cordier
- Jack Morrisey - Lt. Morris, Rocket Pilot
- Eugene Vince - Technician
Screenplay
- Charles Sinclair
- Tom Rowe
- Kinji Fukasaku (Story)
- Ivan Reiner (Story)
- Bill Finger
Music: Toshiaki Tsushima, Charles Fox
Production: Ram Films Inc., Southern Cross Feature Film Company, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Toei Company
Country: Japan, United States of America
Language: English, 日本語
Original Language: en
Keywords
asteroid, slime, space
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Green Slime about?
- A giant asteroid is heading toward Earth so some astronauts disembark from a nearby space station to blow it up. The mission is successful, and they return to the station unknowingly bringing back a gooey green substance that mutates into one-eyed tentacled monsters that feed off electricity. Soon the station is crawling with them, and people are being zapped left and right!
- Who directed The Green Slime?
- The Green Slime was directed by Kinji Fukasaku, Katsuhiko Taguchi.
- Who stars in The Green Slime?
- The Green Slime stars Robert Horton, Luciana Paluzzi, Richard Jaeckel, Bud Widom, Ted Gunther, David Yorston.
- How long is The Green Slime?
- The Green Slime has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Green Slime?
- The Green Slime is a Science Fiction, Horror film.
- Where was The Green Slime produced?
- The Green Slime was produced in Japan, United States of America.