Space Amoeba
ゲゾラ・ガニメ・カメーバ 決戦!南海の大怪獣
“An alien aiming for the Earth transforms monsters to attack!”
Synopsis
When a space probe crash-lands on a far-flung Pacific atoll, the craft's alien stowaways decide to take over their new world one creature at a time. Soon, the parasitic life forms latch onto three indigenous critters -- a squid, a crab and a snapping turtle -- and transform them into colossal mutant monsters.
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Akira Kubo
Taro Kudo
Atsuko Takahashi
Ayako Hoshino
Yukiko Kobayashi
Saki, native girl
Kenji Sahara
Makoto Obata
Yoshio Tsuchiya
Dr. Kyoichi Mida
Tetsu Nakamura
Chieftain Ombo
Yū Fujiki
Asia Development Promotion Division Manager
Noritake Saito
Rico
Yûko Sugihara
Stewardess
Sachio Sakai
The Editor
Chōtarō Tōgin
Yokoyama
Wataru Ōmae
Sakura
Yukihiko Gondō
Sergio Islander
Shigeo Katō
Sergio Islander
Rinsaku Ogata
Sergio Islander
Haruo Nakajima
Gezora / Ganimes / Taro Kudo (water scene stunt double)
Haruyoshi Nakamura
Kamoebas
Ichirô Murakoshi
Space Amoeba / Narrator (voices) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 9, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 21, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ishirō Honda
- Screenplay & Story
- Ei Ogawa
- Original Score
- Akira Ifukube
- Original Title
- ゲゾラ・ガニメ・カメーバ 決戦!南海の大怪獣
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- TOHO, Toho Eizo Bijutsu, Tokyo Laboratory
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ishirō Honda
Ei Ogawa
Akira Ifukube
Taiichi Kankura
Masahisa Himi
Fumio Tanaka, Tomoyuki Tanaka
Department Leadership Roster
Ishirō Honda
Director
Yasuei Yagi
Costume Design
Nobuyuki Yasumaru
Costume Design
Teizô Toshimitsu
Costume Design
Ei Ogawa
Screenplay
Akira Ifukube
Original Music Composer
Taiichi Kankura
Director of Photography
Masahisa Himi
Editor
Takeo Kita
Production Design
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 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Space Amoeba
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Space Amoeba about?
When a space probe crash-lands on a far-flung Pacific atoll, the craft's alien stowaways decide to take over their new world one creature at a time. Soon, the parasitic life forms latch onto three indigenous critters -- a squid, a crab and a snapping turtle -- and transform them into colossal mutant monsters.
Who directed Space Amoeba?
Space Amoeba was directed by Ishirō Honda.
Who stars in Space Amoeba?
The principal cast of Space Amoeba includes Akira Kubo, Atsuko Takahashi, Yukiko Kobayashi, Kenji Sahara, Yoshio Tsuchiya.
When was Space Amoeba released and how long is it?
Space Amoeba was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Space Amoeba?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Space Amoeba was composed by Akira Ifukube.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Space Amoeba?
Space Amoeba holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).