Matango(1963)
マタンゴ
Can you survive the madness and terror of Matango?
Matango Synopsis
Five vacationers and two crewmen become stranded on a tropical island near the equator. The island has little edible food for them to use as they try to live in a fungus covered hulk while repairing Kessei's yacht. Eventually they struggle over the food rations which were left behind by the former crew. Soon they discover something unfriendly there...
Matango (1963) is a horror, science fiction, thriller, drama, mystery and fantasy film directed by Ishirō Honda, released on August 11, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Akira Kubo, Kumi Mizuno, Hiroshi Koizumi and Kenji Sahara. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 107 ratings.
- Director:
- Ishirō Honda
- Writers:
- Takeshi Kimura, William Hope Hodgson, Takeshi Kimura
- Cinematographer:
- Hajime Koizumi
- Composer:
- Sadao Bekku
- Production:
- TOHO, Tokyo Laboratory
- Status:
- Released
Matango (1963) Trailer
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Matango Videos & Clips
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Bad Movie Review: Matango: Attack of the Mushroom People
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The Voice in the Night Part 2 as told by Edward E. French
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"The Voice in the Night" vintage weird horror narrated by Edward E.French
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Voice in the Night - Suspicion.
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Matango Cast & Crew
Main cast
Akira Kubo
as Kenji Murai - Professor
Kumi Mizuno
as Mami Sekiguchi - Singer
Hiroshi Koizumi
as Naoyuki Sakuta - Skipper
Kenji Sahara
as Senzô Koyama - Sailor
Hiroshi Tachikawa
as Etsurô Yoshida - Writer
Yoshio Tsuchiya
as Masafumi Kasai - Owner
Miki Yashiro
as Akiko Sôma - Student
Hideyo Amamoto
as Transitional Matango
Takuzō Kumagai
as Doctor (as Jiro Kumagai)
Akio Kusama
as Police Personnel
- Yutaka Oka
Yutaka Oka
as Doctor
- Keisuke Yamada
Keisuke Yamada
as Doctor
Key crew
Directed by Ishirō Honda, written by Takeshi Kimura, William Hope Hodgson and Takeshi Kimura.
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Matango Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 107 ratings.
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Matango – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Matango online?
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Matango (1963) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, FlixFling, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Matango?
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The main cast of Matango (1963) includes Akira Kubo, Kumi Mizuno, Hiroshi Koizumi, Kenji Sahara and Hiroshi Tachikawa. The film was directed by Ishirō Honda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Matango released?
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Matango was released on August 11, 1963 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Matango worth watching?
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Matango (1963) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 107 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, science fiction and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Matango?
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Yes. The official Matango trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.