The War of the Gargantuas (1966)
Original title: フランケンシュタインの怪獣 サンダ対ガイラ
The War of the Gargantuas is a 1966 Japanese-language action movie directed by Ishirō Honda, with a running time of 1h 28m. It stars Kenji Sahara, Kumi Mizuno and Russ Tamblyn.
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.
Quick answers
What is The War of the Gargantuas about?
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.
When was The War of the Gargantuas released?
The War of the Gargantuas was released on 31 July 1966.
How long is The War of the Gargantuas?
The War of the Gargantuas runs 1h 28m.
Who made The War of the Gargantuas?
The War of the Gargantuas was directed by Ishirō Honda.
Where can I watch The War of the Gargantuas?
The War of the Gargantuas is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, YouTube TV, Fawesome, Tubi TV and YouTube Free.
Where to watch The War of the Gargantuas
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, YouTube TV
Watch free: Fawesome
Watch free with ads: Tubi TV, YouTube Free
Cast
- Kenji Sahara as Dr. Yuzo Mamiya
- Kumi Mizuno as Akemi Togawa
- Russ Tamblyn as Dr. Paul Stewart
- Jun Tazaki as General Hashimoto
- Kipp Hamilton as Singer
- Yoshibumi Tajima as Officer Hirai
- Nobuo Nakamura as Professor Kita
- Hisaya Ito as Chief Izumida
- Nadao Kirino as Lt. Col. Kazama
- Ren Yamamoto as Saburo Kameda
- Kōzō Nomura as General's Aide
- Shōichi Hirose as Soldier
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