Gamera, the Giant Monster

Gamera, the Giant Monster

1965 · 79 min · JA · NR · 5.9 (154 votes)
Dir. Noriaki Yuasa · Starring Eiji Funakoshi, Junichiro Yamashita, Michiko Sugata, Harumi Kiritachi, Yoshirō Kitahara, Bokuzen Hidari · Music Tadashi Yamanouchi · Gamera (Showa) Collection

“Striking down jets, grabbing hold of the Tokyo Tower, flying through the air breathing fire, the giant monster of the century!”

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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.

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A classic kaiju spectacle with a charmingly retro feel. Expect giant monster mayhem, thrilling destruction, and a healthy dose of B-movie fun. Perfect for a nostalgic romp with friends.

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