The War of the Gargantuas
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📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “A crisis, striking from the mountains and the sea! Greater Tokyo is the battlefield of death!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Action, Horror, Science Fiction
- Director
- Ishirō Honda
- Original Language
- JA
🎭 Cast
Kenji SaharaDr. Yuzo Mamiya
Kumi MizunoAkemi Togawa
Russ TamblynDr. Paul Stewart
Jun TazakiGeneral Hashimoto
Kipp HamiltonSinger
Yoshibumi TajimaOfficer Hirai
Nobuo NakamuraProfessor Kita
Hisaya ItoChief Izumida
Nadao KirinoLt. Col. Kazama
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed The War of the Gargantuas?
- The War of the Gargantuas was directed by Ishirō Honda.
- When was The War of the Gargantuas released?
- The War of the Gargantuas was released on July 31, 1966.
- How long is The War of the Gargantuas?
- The War of the Gargantuas has a runtime of 1h 28m.
- Where can I track The War of the Gargantuas?
- You can track The War of the Gargantuas on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends. The War of the Gargantuas is currently streaming on HBO Max, Criterion Channel in the US.












