Gamera, the Giant Monster
"Striking down jets, grabbing hold of the Tokyo Tower, flying through the air breathing fire, the giant monster of the century!"
Originally released in 1965. Gamera, the Giant Monster is a action/horror film. directed by Noriaki Yuasa. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Eiji Funakoshi, Michiko Sugata, and Harumi Kiritachi
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 27, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Mixed (139 votes)
Budget
$360K
Production budget
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Eiji Funakoshi
as Dr. Hidaka
Michiko Sugata
as Nobuyo Sakurai
Harumi Kiritachi
as Kyoke Yamamoto
Yoshirō Kitahara
as Mr. Sakurai
Bokuzen Hidari
as Old Farmer
Fumiko Murata
as Old Farmer's Wife
Jun Hamamura
as Professor Murase
Jutarō Hōjō
as Self-Defense Force Commander
Yoshio Yoshida
as Eskimo Chief
Kenji Oyama
as Minister of Defense
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $360,000
Production Companies
- Daiei Film
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...
Who directed Gamera, the Giant Monster?
Gamera, the Giant Monster was directed by Noriaki Yuasa.
How long is Gamera, the Giant Monster?
Gamera, the Giant Monster has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Gamera, the Giant Monster released?
Gamera, the Giant Monster was released on November 27, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gamera, the Giant Monster?
The main cast of Gamera, the Giant Monster includes Eiji Funakoshi, Michiko Sugata, Harumi Kiritachi, Yoshirō Kitahara, Bokuzen Hidari.
Is Gamera, the Giant Monster worth watching?
Gamera, the Giant Monster has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 139 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.