The Green Slime
“The Green Slime are coming!”
Synopsis
A giant asteroid is heading toward Earth so some astronauts disembark from a nearby space station to blow it up. The mission is successful, and they return to the station unknowingly bringing back a gooey green substance that mutates into one-eyed tentacled monsters that feed off electricity. Soon the station is crawling with them, and people are being zapped left and right!
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THE GREEN SLIME Trailer [1968]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-03-19
Top Cast
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Robert Horton
Commander Jack Rankin
Luciana Paluzzi
Dr. Lisa Benson
Richard Jaeckel
Commander Vince Elliott
Bud Widom
General Jonathan B. Thompson
Ted Gunther
Dr. Hans Halvorsen
David Yorston
Lt. Curtis
Robert Dunham
Capt. Martin
Gary Randolf
Cordier
Jack Morrisey
Lt. Morris, Rocket Pilot
Eugene Vince
Technician
Don Plante
Technician
Linda Hardisty
Nurse
Richard Hylland
Michaels
Kathy Horan
Nurse
Ann Ault
Nurse
Susan Skersick
Nurse
Helen Kirkpatrick
Nurse
Karl Bengs
Rocket Pilot
Release History & Theatrical Window
Trieste Sci-fi Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 21, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kinji Fukasaku
- Screenplay & Story
- Kinji Fukasaku, Tom Rowe, Charles Sinclair, Ivan Reiner, Bill Finger, Jacqueline Vaanice, Yasuyo Yamanouchi
- Original Score
- Charles Fox, Toshiaki Tsushima
- Original Title
- The Green Slime
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Ram Films Inc., Southern Cross Feature Film Company, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kinji Fukasaku
Kinji Fukasaku, Tom Rowe, Charles Sinclair, Ivan Reiner, Bill Finger, Jacqueline Vaanice, Yasuyo Yamanouchi
Charles Fox, Toshiaki Tsushima
Yoshikazu Yamazawa
Osamu Tanaka
Walter Manley, Ivan Reiner
Department Leadership Roster
Kinji Fukasaku
Director
Tom Rowe
Writer
Charles Sinclair
Writer
Walter Manley
Producer
Ivan Reiner
Producer
Charles Fox
Original Music Composer
Toshiaki Tsushima
Original Music Composer
Bill Finger
Writer
Yoshikazu Yamazawa
Director of Photography
Osamu Tanaka
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Green Slime
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What is The Green Slime about?
A giant asteroid is heading toward Earth so some astronauts disembark from a nearby space station to blow it up. The mission is successful, and they return to the station unknowingly bringing back a gooey green substance that mutates into one-eyed tentacled monsters that feed off electricity. Soon the station is crawling with them, and people are being zapped left and right!
Who directed The Green Slime?
The Green Slime was directed by Kinji Fukasaku.
Who stars in The Green Slime?
The principal cast of The Green Slime includes Robert Horton, Luciana Paluzzi, Richard Jaeckel, Bud Widom, Ted Gunther.
When was The Green Slime released and how long is it?
The Green Slime was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Green Slime?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Green Slime was composed by Charles Fox, Toshiaki Tsushima.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Green Slime?
The Green Slime holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).