Gappa, the Triphibian Monster
"Vast! Hideous! Invincible!"
Originally released in 1967. Gappa, the Triphibian Monster is a horror/science fiction film. directed by Haruyasu Noguchi. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tamio Kawachi, Yōko Yamamoto, and Yuji Okada
Synopsis
An expedition in the South Pacific lands on a tropical island where the natives worship the mysterious deity Gappa. An earthquake opens up an underground cavern and a baby reptile is discovered inside. The natives warn the foreigners to leave the hatching alone, but they don't listen and take it back to a zoo in Japan. Soon after, moma and papa Gappa start smashing Tokyo looking for their kidnapped child.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 22, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (48 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Nikkatsu Corporation
- Manson International
- Far East Laboratory
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gappa, the Triphibian Monster about?
An expedition in the South Pacific lands on a tropical island where the natives worship the mysterious deity Gappa. An earthquake opens up an underground cavern and a baby reptile is discovered ins...
Who directed Gappa, the Triphibian Monster?
Gappa, the Triphibian Monster was directed by Haruyasu Noguchi.
How long is Gappa, the Triphibian Monster?
Gappa, the Triphibian Monster has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Gappa, the Triphibian Monster released?
Gappa, the Triphibian Monster was released on April 22, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gappa, the Triphibian Monster?
The main cast of Gappa, the Triphibian Monster includes Tamio Kawachi, Yōko Yamamoto, Yuji Okada, Kōji Wada, Tatsuya Fuji.