GATCHAMAN
Synopsis
An enormous dragon-shaped warship decimates a city with plasma beams and giant robotic arms. Its target is the Mantel Plan, a network unifying the world's energy resources. As the sinister ship heads for its next target a team of specialists rise to the rescue: the Gatchaman. Piloting their ship, the Phoenix, the Gatchaman launch a counterattack. Once inside the enemy ship they come face to face with the Galactor's entire army of assassins.
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Fumihiko Tachiki
Ryu the Horned Owl (G-5)
Kaneto Shiozawa
Berg Katse
Koji Ishii
Joe Asakura the Condor (G-2)
Masaya Onosaka
Ken Washio the Eagle (G-1)
Michiko Neya
Jun the Swan (G-3)
Rica Matsumoto
Jinpei the Swallow (G-4)
Ikuya Sawaki
Dr. Kōzaburō Nanbu
Nobuo Tanaka
Sosai X
Unsho Ishizuka
Red Impulse
Yonehiko Kitagawa
Anderson
Ai Orikasa
Berg Katse (female; ep 2)
Daisuke Gori
General Clintos (ep 2)
Hidekatsu Shibata
Soldier (ep 3)
Hirohiko Kakegawa
Count Losmandos (ep 2)/Giuseppe Asakura (ep 1)
Hisao Egawa
Submarine Captain (ep 2)
Isshin Chiba
Galactor (ep 1)/Operator (ep 3)/Submarine Operator (ep 2)
Junko Iwao
Jupiter Ninja (ep 2)
Kazuhiro Nakata
Galactor Commander (ep 1)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yukihiro Matsushita
- Screenplay & Story
- Yukihiro Matsushita, Maurice White, Tatsuo Yoshida
- Original Title
- GATCHAMAN
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- Tatsunoko Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yukihiro Matsushita
Yukihiro Matsushita, Maurice White, Tatsuo Yoshida
Minoru Yoshida, Ippei Kuri, Hirotoshi Okura
Department Leadership Roster
Yukihiro Matsushita
Writer
Hirotoshi Okura
Producer
Yukihiro Matsushita
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About GATCHAMAN
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is GATCHAMAN about?
An enormous dragon-shaped warship decimates a city with plasma beams and giant robotic arms. Its target is the Mantel Plan, a network unifying the world's energy resources. As the sinister ship heads for its next target a team of specialists rise to the rescue: the Gatchaman. Piloting their ship, the Phoenix, the Gatchaman launch a counterattack. Once inside the enemy ship they come face to face with the Galactor's entire army of assassins.
Who directed GATCHAMAN?
GATCHAMAN was directed by Yukihiro Matsushita.
Who stars in GATCHAMAN?
The principal cast of GATCHAMAN includes Fumihiko Tachiki, Kaneto Shiozawa, Koji Ishii, Masaya Onosaka, Michiko Neya.
When was GATCHAMAN released and how long is it?
GATCHAMAN was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
Is GATCHAMAN based on a book or true story?
GATCHAMAN is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Tatsuo Yoshida".