Virus
"Autumn 1982: Mankind has been wiped out except 863 persons on Antarctica. Who will inherit the earth?"
Originally released in 1980. Virus is a horror/science fiction film. directed by Kinji Fukasaku. With a runtime of 2h 36m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Glenn Ford, Robert Vaughn, and Masao Kusakari
Synopsis
Scientists in Antarctica desperately try to find a cure to a military virus that was released in a plane crash and has wiped out the rest of the world.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 26, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
2h 36m
156 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (69 votes)
Budget
$16M
Production budget
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Glenn Ford
as President Richardson
Robert Vaughn
as Senator Barkley
Masao Kusakari
as Doctor Shûzô Yoshizumi
Yumi Takigawa
as Asami Noriko
Henry Silva
as General Garland
Bo Svenson
as Major Carter
Stephanie Faulkner
as Sarah Baker
Stuart Gillard
as Doctor Ed Meyer
Cec Linder
as Doctor Latour
Chuck Connors
as Captain McCloud - HMS Nereid
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $16,000,000
Production Companies
- TBS
- KADOKAWA
- TOHO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virus about?
Scientists in Antarctica desperately try to find a cure to a military virus that was released in a plane crash and has wiped out the rest of the world.
Who directed Virus?
Virus was directed by Kinji Fukasaku.
How long is Virus?
Virus has a runtime of 2 hours and 36 minutes (156 minutes total).
When was Virus released?
Virus was released on June 26, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Virus?
The main cast of Virus includes Glenn Ford, Robert Vaughn, Masao Kusakari, Yumi Takigawa, Henry Silva.