Gamera vs. Jiger
"Watch out for extreme ultrasound!"
Originally released in 1970. Gamera vs. Jiger is a action/adventure film. directed by Noriaki Yuasa. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tsutomu Takakuwa, Kelly Varis, and Katherine Murphy
Synopsis
When a giant stone statue on Wester Island is disturbed, the legendary monster Jiger appears and heads for Japan. Gamera tries to stop this new rival, only to be injured when Jiger lays eggs inside of him. As two boys in a submarine go on a dangerous quest inside of Gamera's body to save him, Jiger threatens the Expo '70 world's fair in Osaka.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 21, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (65 votes)
Budget
$200K
Production budget
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tsutomu Takakuwa
as Hiroshi Kitayama
Kelly Varis
as Tommy Williams
Katherine Murphy
as Susan Williams
RyΓ΄ Hayami
as Keisuke Sawada
Franz Gruber
as Dr. Williams
Junko Yashiro
as Miko Kitayama
Kon Omura
as Ryosaku Kitayama
Umenosuke Izumi
as Gamera
Chico Lourant
as African Ambassador
ShΕ Natsuki
as Dr. Suzuki
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $200,000
Production Companies
- Daiei Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gamera vs. Jiger about?
When a giant stone statue on Wester Island is disturbed, the legendary monster Jiger appears and heads for Japan. Gamera tries to stop this new rival, only to be injured when Jiger lays eggs inside...
Who directed Gamera vs. Jiger?
Gamera vs. Jiger was directed by Noriaki Yuasa.
How long is Gamera vs. Jiger?
Gamera vs. Jiger has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Gamera vs. Jiger released?
Gamera vs. Jiger was released on March 21, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gamera vs. Jiger?
The main cast of Gamera vs. Jiger includes Tsutomu Takakuwa, Kelly Varis, Katherine Murphy, RyΓ΄ Hayami, Franz Gruber.