The War of the Gargantuas (1966)
New Releases • 1h 28m
"The War of the Gargantuas" (1966) is a classic kaiju film directed by Ishirō Honda. This Japanese-American co-production tells the story of two giant, hairy humanoid monsters that suddenly appear, causing widespread panic and destruction. As scientists Dr. Paul Stewart and Dr. Akemi Togawa investigate these mysterious creatures, they uncover a connection to a previous experiment involving a baby Frankenstein monster. Their efforts to understand and contain the situation culminate in an epic showdown between the two gargantuan beings in Tokyo. The film blends elements of horror, science fiction, and thriller genres, and is celebrated as a cult classic within the kaiju film community.
Cast:
Russ Tamblyn as Dr. Paul Stewart
Kumi Mizuno as Dr. Akemi Togawa
Kenji Sahara as Dr. Yuzo Majida
Nobuo Nakamura as Dr. Kita
Jun Tazaki as the Army commander
Hisaya Ito as Police Chief Izumida
Kipp Hamilton as a club singer
Yū Sekida as Sanda
Haruo Nakajima as Gaira
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