Gamera, the Giant Monster(1965)
大怪獣ガメラ
Striking down jets, grabbing hold of the Tokyo Tower, flying through the air breathing fire, the giant monster of the century!
Gamera, the Giant Monster Synopsis
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.
Gamera, the Giant Monster (1965) is a action, horror and science fiction film directed by Noriaki Yuasa, released on November 27, 1965 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Eiji Funakoshi, Junichiro Yamashita, Michiko Sugata and Harumi Kiritachi. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 153 ratings.
- Director:
- Noriaki Yuasa
- Writers:
- Nisan Takahashi
- Producers:
- Yonejirô Saitô
- Cinematographer:
- Nobuo Munekawa
- Composer:
- Tadashi Yamanouchi
- Production:
- Daiei Film
- Budget:
- $360,000
- Status:
- Released
Gamera, the Giant Monster (1965) Trailer
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Gamera, the Giant Monster Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eiji Funakoshi
as Dr. Hidaka
Junichiro Yamashita
as Aoyagi
Michiko Sugata
as Nobuyo Sakurai
- Harumi Kiritachi
Harumi Kiritachi
as Kyoko Yamamoto
- Yoshirō Kitahara
Yoshirō Kitahara
as Mr. Sakurai
Bokuzen Hidari
as Old Farmer
Jun Hamamura
as Professor Murase
- Jutarō Hōjō
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
Key crew
Directed by Noriaki Yuasa, written by Nisan Takahashi, produced by Yonejirô Saitô.
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Gamera, the Giant Monster Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 153 ratings.
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Gamera, the Giant Monster – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gamera, the Giant Monster online?
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Gamera, the Giant Monster (1965) is available to stream on Screambox Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel and ARROW, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Gamera, the Giant Monster?
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The main cast of Gamera, the Giant Monster (1965) includes Eiji Funakoshi, Junichiro Yamashita, Michiko Sugata, Harumi Kiritachi and Yoshirō Kitahara. The film was directed by Noriaki Yuasa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Gamera, the Giant Monster released?
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Gamera, the Giant Monster was released on November 27, 1965 and runs for 1h 19m.
Is Gamera, the Giant Monster worth watching?
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Gamera, the Giant Monster (1965) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 153 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, horror and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Gamera, the Giant Monster?
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