The War of the Gargantuas

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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.

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

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.

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