The Human Vapor
ガス人間第１号
“Ghastly! Incredible! Fascinating!”
Synopsis
A failed science experiment gives a librarian the ability to turn into a gaseous substance. He goes on to rob banks to fund his dancer girlfriend's career, killing those who interfere. Now Tokyo's most wanted criminal, can authorities stop him?
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The Human Vapor (1960) - Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-01
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Tatsuya Mihashi
Detective Okamoto
Kaoru Yachigusa
Fujichiyo Kasuga
Yoshio Tsuchiya
Mr. Mizuno
Keiko Sata
Reporter Kyoko
Bokuzen Hidari
Jiya
Yoshibumi Tajima
Detective Inspector
Hisaya Ito
Police Scientist
Tatsuo Matsumura
Editor Ikeda
Fuyuki Murakami
Dr. Sano
Yoshio Kosugi
Mean Detective
Kō Mishima
Detective Fujita
Takamaru Sasaki
Police Chief
Kōzō Nomura
Kyoko's Fellow Reporter
Someshō Matsumoto
Fujichiyo's Teacher
Ren Yamamoto
Nomura the Robber
Takuzō Kumagai
Kajimoto
Kamayuki Tsubono
Policeman Ozaki
Yasuhisa Tsutsumi
Bank Manager (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 24, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ishirō Honda
- Screenplay & Story
- Takeshi Kimura
- Original Score
- Kunio Miyauchi
- Original Title
- ガス人間第１号
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- TOHO, Tokyo Laboratory
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ishirō Honda
Takeshi Kimura, John Meredyth Lucas
Kunio Miyauchi
Hajime Koizumi
Kazuji Taira
Tomoyuki Tanaka
Department Leadership Roster
Ishirō Honda
Director
Hajime Koizumi
Director of Photography
Kunio Miyauchi
Original Music Composer
Kazuji Taira
Editor
Kiyoshi Shimizu
Production Design
Takeshi Kimura
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Human Vapor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Human Vapor about?
A failed science experiment gives a librarian the ability to turn into a gaseous substance. He goes on to rob banks to fund his dancer girlfriend's career, killing those who interfere. Now Tokyo's most wanted criminal, can authorities stop him?
Who directed The Human Vapor?
The Human Vapor was directed by Ishirō Honda.
Who stars in The Human Vapor?
The principal cast of The Human Vapor includes Tatsuya Mihashi, Kaoru Yachigusa, Yoshio Tsuchiya, Keiko Sata, Bokuzen Hidari.
When was The Human Vapor released and how long is it?
The Human Vapor was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Human Vapor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Human Vapor was composed by Kunio Miyauchi.