The Golden Bat
Originally released in 1966. The Golden Bat is a science fiction/adventure film. directed by Hajime Sato. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sonny Chiba, Wataru Yamagawa, and Hisako Tsukuba
Synopsis
A teenage boy discovers that the planet Icarus is on a collision course with Earth by gazing through his telescope. Scoffed at by the scientific establishment, the boy is kidnapped and brought to a secret UN base in the Japan alps. He is immediately inducted into the secret program whose mission is to finish the Super-Destruction Beam cannon and destroy Icarus. The cannon is missing a special mineral for the lens. The team heads for a mysterious island in the middle of the Pacific. There they find ancient ruins of Atlantis but they are suddenly attacked by a strange drill shaped metal squid spaceship. It's commanded by the evil being Nazu who has engineered the collision with Icarus! He doesn't want to share the universe with humans and he really doesn't want the cannon finished. The action is on and the team discovers the Golden Bat who has been asleep for over 10,000 years awaiting this very moment to save the earth!
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 21, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Golden Bat about?
A teenage boy discovers that the planet Icarus is on a collision course with Earth by gazing through his telescope. Scoffed at by the scientific establishment, the boy is kidnapped and brought to a...
Who directed The Golden Bat?
The Golden Bat was directed by Hajime Sato.
How long is The Golden Bat?
The Golden Bat has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was The Golden Bat released?
The Golden Bat was released on December 21, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Golden Bat?
The main cast of The Golden Bat includes Sonny Chiba, Wataru Yamagawa, Hisako Tsukuba, Emily Takami, Osamu Kobayashi.