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6.6 / 10(58 votes)IMDb19631h 36mJapan

Atragon

海底軍艦

“The dreaded undersea kingdom challenges the surface! The emergency dispatch of the all-purpose atomic battleship!”

Synopsis

The legendary empire of the lost continent of Mu reappears to threaten the world with domination. While countries unite to resist, an isolated World War II Captain has created the greatest warship ever seen, and possibly the surface world's only defense.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Atragon (1963) Original Trailer [HD]

Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-25

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 11, 1965

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

May 11, 2021

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ishirō Honda
Screenplay & Story
Shinichi Sekizawa
Original Score
Akira Ifukube
Original Title
海底軍艦
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 36m
Production Studios
TOHO

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ishirō Honda

Screenplay & Story

Shinichi Sekizawa, Shigeru Komatsuzaki, Shunro Oshikawa

Original Score & Music

Akira Ifukube

Director of Photography

Hajime Koizumi

Film Editing

Ryôhei Fujii

Producers

Tomoyuki Tanaka

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Shigeru KomatsuzakiNovel:Shunro OshikawaCharacters:Shigeru Komatsuzaki

Department Leadership Roster

Ishirō Honda

Ishirō Honda

Director

Tomoyuki Tanaka

Tomoyuki Tanaka

Producer

Shinichi Sekizawa

Shinichi Sekizawa

Screenplay

Akira Ifukube

Akira Ifukube

Original Music Composer

Hajime Koizumi

Hajime Koizumi

Director of Photography

Ryôhei Fujii

Editor

Takeo Kita

Production Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Atragon.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Atragon

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Atragon about?

The legendary empire of the lost continent of Mu reappears to threaten the world with domination. While countries unite to resist, an isolated World War II Captain has created the greatest warship ever seen, and possibly the surface world's only defense.

Who directed Atragon?

Atragon was directed by Ishirō Honda.

Who stars in Atragon?

The principal cast of Atragon includes Tadao Takashima, Yōko Fujiyama, Yū Fujiki, Kenji Sahara, Ken Uehara.

When was Atragon released and how long is it?

Atragon was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.

Who composed the musical score for Atragon?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Atragon was composed by Akira Ifukube.

Is Atragon based on a book or true story?

Atragon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Shigeru Komatsuzaki", Novel: "Shunro Oshikawa", Characters: "Shigeru Komatsuzaki".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Atragon?

Atragon holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).