Varan the Unbelievable
"From a world below, it came to terrorize - to destroy - to revenge!"
Originally released in 1962. Varan the Unbelievable is a horror/science fiction film. directed by Jerry A. Baerwitz. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Myron Healey, Tsuruko Kobayashi, and Clifford Kawada
Synopsis
In an effort to find an economic means of purifying salt water, a joint U.S.-Japanese military command is set up on an isolated Japanese island where an unusual salt water lake is situated. However, their purifying experiments arouse the prehistoric monster Obaki from hibernation at the lake's bottom, and it proceeds to attack Japan. Although made by a U.S. independent film company, this film was based on a Japanese Toho monster film of 1958, "Daikaiju Varan", from which all of the monster effects scenes and a few incidental dramatic shots were edited into it.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 7, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
4.3/10
Mixed (32 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Directors
Top Cast
Myron Healey
as Cmdr. James Bradley
Tsuruko Kobayashi
as Anna
Clifford Kawada
as Capt. Kishi
Derick Shimatsu
as Matsu, the boy
Koreya Senda
as Dr. Sugimoto
KΕzΕ Nomura
as Paul Isoh
Ayumi Sonoda
as Shidori Isoh
Fumito Matsuo
as Paul's Friend
Akihiko Hirata
as Dr. Fujimora
Fuyuki Murakami
as Dr. Majima
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Cory Film Corporation
- Dallas Production Inc.
- Crown International Pictures
- TOHO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Varan the Unbelievable about?
In an effort to find an economic means of purifying salt water, a joint U.S.-Japanese military command is set up on an isolated Japanese island where an unusual salt water lake is situated. However...
Who directed Varan the Unbelievable?
Varan the Unbelievable was directed by Jerry A. Baerwitz.
How long is Varan the Unbelievable?
Varan the Unbelievable has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Varan the Unbelievable released?
Varan the Unbelievable was released on December 7, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Varan the Unbelievable?
The main cast of Varan the Unbelievable includes Myron Healey, Tsuruko Kobayashi, Clifford Kawada, Derick Shimatsu, Koreya Senda.