Gappa, the Triphibian Monster
大巨獣ガッパ
“Vast! Hideous! Invincible!”
Synopsis
An expedition in the South Pacific lands on a tropical island where the natives worship the mysterious deity Gappa. An earthquake opens up an underground cavern and a baby reptile is discovered inside. The natives warn the foreigners to leave the hatching alone, but they don't listen and take it back to a zoo in Japan. Soon after, moma and papa Gappa start smashing Tokyo looking for their kidnapped child.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Gappa ≣ 1967 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-02
Top Cast
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Tamio Kawachi
Hiroshi Kurosaki
Yōko Yamamoto
Itoko Koyanagi
Yuji Okada
Daize Tonooka
Kōji Wada
Mashida
Tatsuya Fuji
George Inoue
Keisuke Inoue
President Funazu
Zenji Yamada
Captain of the Kamome-maru
Bumon Kahara
Elder
Kōtarō Sugie
Reporter #1
Saburo Hiromatsu
Hosoda
Toshinosuke Nagao
Cmdr. Riku
Masaru Kamiyama
The Professor
Kokan Katsura
Saburo Hayashi
Shirō Oshimi
Oyama
Yoko Oyanagi
Aihara
Sanpei Mine
Islander 1
Takashi Koshiba
Reporter 2
Kensuke Tamai
Islander 2
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 26, 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Haruyasu Noguchi
- Screenplay & Story
- Ryuzo Nakanishi, Gan Yamazaki
- Original Score
- Seitaro Omori
- Original Title
- 大巨獣ガッパ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation, Manson International, Far East Laboratory
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Haruyasu Noguchi
Ryuzo Nakanishi, Gan Yamazaki, Akira Watanabe
Seitaro Omori
Muneo Ueda
Masanori Tsujii
Eisei Koi
Department Leadership Roster
Masanori Tsujii
Editor
Ryuzo Nakanishi
Screenplay
Haruyasu Noguchi
Director
Seitaro Omori
Original Music Composer
Gan Yamazaki
Screenplay
Muneo Ueda
Director of Photography
Eisei Koi
Producer
Kazumi Koike
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gappa, the Triphibian Monster
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What is Gappa, the Triphibian Monster about?
An expedition in the South Pacific lands on a tropical island where the natives worship the mysterious deity Gappa. An earthquake opens up an underground cavern and a baby reptile is discovered inside. The natives warn the foreigners to leave the hatching alone, but they don't listen and take it back to a zoo in Japan. Soon after, moma and papa Gappa start smashing Tokyo looking for their kidnapped child.
Who directed Gappa, the Triphibian Monster?
Gappa, the Triphibian Monster was directed by Haruyasu Noguchi.
Who stars in Gappa, the Triphibian Monster?
The principal cast of Gappa, the Triphibian Monster includes Tamio Kawachi, Yōko Yamamoto, Yuji Okada, Kōji Wada, Tatsuya Fuji.
When was Gappa, the Triphibian Monster released and how long is it?
Gappa, the Triphibian Monster was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Gappa, the Triphibian Monster?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gappa, the Triphibian Monster was composed by Seitaro Omori.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gappa, the Triphibian Monster?
Gappa, the Triphibian Monster holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).