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The War of the Gargantuas (1966)

A crisis, striking from the mountains and the sea! Greater Tokyo is the battlefield of death!

  • Jul 31, 1966
  • 1h 28m
  • G

6.3/10

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111 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The War of the Gargantuas is a 1966 action and horror film directed by Ishirō Honda. Its leading cast includes Kenji Sahara, Kumi Mizuno and Russ Tamblyn. It runs for 1 hour 28 minutes. It belongs to the Frankenstein (Toho) Collection. Its original language is Japanese.

Synopsis

Gaira, a humanoid sea beast spawned from the discarded cells of Frankenstein's monster, attacks the shores of Tokyo. While the Japanese military prepares to take action, Gaira's Gargantua brother, Sanda, descends from the mountains to defend his kin. A battle between good and evil ensues, leaving brothers divided and a city in ruins.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 28 minutes
Age rating (US)
G
Language
Japanese (subtitles or a dub may be needed)
Audience signal
6.3/10 from 111 TMDB votes

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The War of the Gargantuas (1966) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p] · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Kenji Sahara Dr. Yuzo Mamiya
  • Kumi Mizuno Akemi Togawa
  • Russ Tamblyn Dr. Paul Stewart
  • Jun Tazaki General Hashimoto
  • Kipp Hamilton Singer
  • Yoshibumi Tajima Officer Hirai
  • Nobuo Nakamura Professor Kita
  • Hisaya Ito Chief Izumida
  • Nadao Kirino Lt. Col. Kazama
  • Ren Yamamoto Saburo Kameda
  • Kōzō Nomura General's Aide
  • Shōichi Hirose Soldier
  • Tadashi Okabe Defiant Reporter
  • Hideo Shibuya Skeptical Reporter
  • Ikio Sawamura Fisherman #1
  • Seishirō Kuno Fisherman #2
  • Someshō Matsumoto Official
  • Gorō Mutsumi Dr. Paul Stewart (voice)

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