Frankenstein Conquers the World
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Originally released in 1965. Frankenstein Conquers the World is a horror/science fiction film. directed by Ishirō Honda.
Starring Tadao Takashima, Nick Adams, and Kumi Mizuno
Synopsis
During WWII, Germans obtain the immortal heart of Frankenstein's monster and transport it to Japan to prevent it being seized by the Allies. Kept in a Hiroshima laboratory, it is seeming lost when the United States destroys the city with the atomic bomb. Years later a wild boy is discovered wandering the streets of the city alone, born of the immortal heart.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 8, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (69 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tadao Takashima
as Dr. Yuzo Kawaji
Nick Adams
as Dr. James Bowen
Kumi Mizuno
as Dr. Sueko Togami
Yoshio Tsuchiya
as Daigo Kawai
Koji Furuhata
as Frankenstein
Jun Tazaki
as Hideo Nishi, Director of the Okayama Prefectural Police
Susumu Fujita
as Osaka Prefectural Police Chief
Takashi Shimura
as Hiroshima Army Hospital doctor
Nobuo Nakamura
as Dr. Suga
Kenji Sahara
as Tadokoro, Bowen's assistant
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
- Henry G. Saperstein Enterprises Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frankenstein Conquers the World about?
During WWII, Germans obtain the immortal heart of Frankenstein's monster and transport it to Japan to prevent it being seized by the Allies. Kept in a Hiroshima laboratory, it is seeming lost when ...
Who directed Frankenstein Conquers the World?
Frankenstein Conquers the World was directed by Ishirō Honda.
How long is Frankenstein Conquers the World?
Frankenstein Conquers the World has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Frankenstein Conquers the World released?
Frankenstein Conquers the World was released on August 8, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Frankenstein Conquers the World?
The main cast of Frankenstein Conquers the World includes Tadao Takashima, Nick Adams, Kumi Mizuno, Yoshio Tsuchiya, Koji Furuhata.