Frankenstein Conquers the World
フランケンシュタイン対地底怪獣
“A fearsome kaijin? A mad new antagonistic kaiju? A golden entertainment epic of Japan-U.S. collaboration!”
Synopsis
During WWII, Germans obtain the immortal heart of Frankenstein's monster and transport it to Japan to prevent it being seized by the Allies. Kept in a Hiroshima laboratory, it is seeming lost when the United States destroys the city with the atomic bomb. Years later a wild boy is discovered wandering the streets of the city alone, born of the immortal heart.
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Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
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Top Cast
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Tadao Takashima
Dr. Yuzo Kawaji
Nick Adams
Dr. James Bowen
Kumi Mizuno
Dr. Sueko Togami
Yoshio Tsuchiya
Daigo Kawai
Koji Furuhata
Frankenstein
Jun Tazaki
Hideo Nishi, Director of the Okayama Prefectural Police
Susumu Fujita
Osaka Prefectural Police Chief
Takashi Shimura
Hiroshima Army Hospital doctor
Nobuo Nakamura
Dr. Suga
Kenji Sahara
Tadokoro, Bowen's assistant
Hisaya Ito
Osaka Police Sergeant
Yoshibumi Tajima
Murata, Japanese Imperial Navy submarine captain
Kōzō Nomura
Newspaper Reporter
Haruya Katō
TTV Director
Ikio Sawamura
Housekeeper
Yoshio Kosugi
JSDF Executive
Keiko Sawai
Tsuruko Toida
Noriko Takahashi
Girl in Shirane hut
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 8, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 24, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ishirō Honda
- Screenplay & Story
- Takeshi Kimura
- Original Score
- Akira Ifukube
- Original Title
- フランケンシュタイン対地底怪獣
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- TOHO, Henry G. Saperstein Enterprises Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ishirō Honda
Takeshi Kimura, Mary Shelley, Reuben Bercovitch, Jerry Sohl
Akira Ifukube
Hajime Koizumi
Ryôhei Fujii
Samuel Z. Arkoff, Reuben Bercovitch, Henry G. Saperstein, Tomoyuki Tanaka
Department Leadership Roster
Ishirō Honda
Director
Takeshi Kimura
Screenplay
Hajime Koizumi
Director of Photography
Ryôhei Fujii
Editor
Akira Ifukube
Original Music Composer
Takeo Kita
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 Frankenstein Conquers the World
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What is Frankenstein Conquers the World about?
During WWII, Germans obtain the immortal heart of Frankenstein's monster and transport it to Japan to prevent it being seized by the Allies. Kept in a Hiroshima laboratory, it is seeming lost when the United States destroys the city with the atomic bomb. Years later a wild boy is discovered wandering the streets of the city alone, born of the immortal heart.
Who directed Frankenstein Conquers the World?
Frankenstein Conquers the World was directed by Ishirō Honda.
Who stars in Frankenstein Conquers the World?
The principal cast of Frankenstein Conquers the World includes Tadao Takashima, Nick Adams, Kumi Mizuno, Yoshio Tsuchiya, Koji Furuhata.
When was Frankenstein Conquers the World released and how long is it?
Frankenstein Conquers the World was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Frankenstein Conquers the World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Frankenstein Conquers the World was composed by Akira Ifukube.
Is Frankenstein Conquers the World based on a book or true story?
Frankenstein Conquers the World is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Mary Shelley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Frankenstein Conquers the World?
Frankenstein Conquers the World holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).