Space Amoeba (1970)
An alien aiming for the Earth transforms monsters to attack!
When a space probe crash-lands on a far-flung Pacific atoll, the craft's alien stowaways decide to take over their new world one creature at a time. Soon, the parasitic life forms latch onto three indigenous critters -- a squid, a crab and a snapping turtle -- and transform them into colossal mutant monsters.
Director: Ishirō Honda
Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Horror
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: August 1, 1970
Cast
- Akira Kubo - Taro Kudo
- Yukiko Kobayashi - Saki, native girl
- Atsuko Takahashi - Ayako Hoshino
- Yoshio Tsuchiya - Dr. Kyoichi Mida
- Tetsu Nakamura - Chieftain Ombo
- Sachio Sakai - The Editor (uncredited)
- Kenji Sahara - Makoto Obata
- Yū Fujiki - Promotion Division Manager (uncredited)
- Noritake Saito - Rico, the guide (uncredited)
- Chōtarō Tōgin - Yokoyama, an agent (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Ei Ogawa (Screenplay)
Music: Akira Ifukube
Cinematography: Taiichi Kankura
Editing: Masahisa Himi
Production: TOHO, Toho Eizo Bijutsu, Tokyo Laboratory
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Themes
Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys, Creature and Monster Horror, Monster Lurking in the Dark Woods, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Creature and Monster Horror
Keywords
spacecraft, island, monster, giant monster, satellite, tropical island, kaiju, space monster, giant squid, giant crab, monster island, native village, space probe, tokusatsu
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More Films by Director: Ishirō Honda
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Space Amoeba about?
- When a space probe crash-lands on a far-flung Pacific atoll, the craft's alien stowaways decide to take over their new world one creature at a time. Soon, the parasitic life forms latch onto three indigenous critters -- a squid, a crab and a snapping turtle -- and transform them into colossal mutant monsters.
- Who directed Space Amoeba?
- Space Amoeba was directed by Ishirō Honda.
- Who stars in Space Amoeba?
- Space Amoeba stars Akira Kubo, Yukiko Kobayashi, Atsuko Takahashi, Yoshio Tsuchiya, Tetsu Nakamura, Sachio Sakai.
- How long is Space Amoeba?
- Space Amoeba has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Space Amoeba?
- Space Amoeba is a Science Fiction, Adventure, Horror film.
- Where was Space Amoeba produced?
- Space Amoeba was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Space Amoeba?
- The themes of Space Amoeba include: Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys, Creature and Monster Horror, Monster Lurking in the Dark Woods, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Creature and Monster Horror.