Gamera, the Giant Monster(1965)
“Striking down jets, grabbing hold of the Tokyo Tower, flying through the air breathing fire, the giant monster of the century!”
Overview
A nuclear explosion in the far north unleashes Gamera, the legendary flying turtle, from his sleep under the ice. In his search for energy, Gamera wreaks havoc over the entire world, and it's up to the scientists, assisted by a young boy with a strange sympathic link to the monster, to put a stop to Gamera's rampage.
Director
Noriaki Yuasa
Studio
Daiei Film
Budget
$360K
Cast
Eiji Funakoshi
as Dr. Hidaka
Michiko Sugata
as Nobuyo Sakurai
Harumi Kiritachi
as Kyoke Yamamoto
Yoshirō Kitahara
as Mr. Sakurai
Bokuzen Hidari
as Old Farmer
Fumiko Murata
as Old Farmer's Wife
Jun Hamamura
as Professor Murase
Jutarō Hōjō
as Self-Defense Force Commander
Yoshio Yoshida
as Eskimo Chief
Kenji Oyama
as Minister of Defense
Jun Osanai
as Maru Captain
Kōji Fujiyama
as US Arctic Base Commander
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1965
Runtime
1h 19m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Budget
$360K
Production Companies
Daiei Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gamera, the Giant Monster?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Gamera, the Giant Monster (1965).
What is Gamera, the Giant Monster about?▼
A nuclear explosion in the far north unleashes Gamera, the legendary flying turtle, from his sleep under the ice. In his search for energy, Gamera wreaks havoc over the entire world, and it's up to the scientists, assisted by a young boy with a strange sympathic link to the monster, to put a stop to Gamera's rampage.
Who directed Gamera, the Giant Monster?▼
Gamera, the Giant Monster was directed by Noriaki Yuasa and released in 1965. It is a action, horror, science fiction film.
How long is Gamera, the Giant Monster?▼
Gamera, the Giant Monster has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
Who stars in Gamera, the Giant Monster?▼
The cast of Gamera, the Giant Monster includes Eiji Funakoshi as Dr. Hidaka, Michiko Sugata as Nobuyo Sakurai, Harumi Kiritachi as Kyoke Yamamoto, Yoshirō Kitahara as Mr. Sakurai, Bokuzen Hidari as Old Farmer and more.
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