The Manster
“Half-Man, Half-Monster!”
Synopsis
An American journalist stationed in Japan is given a mysterious injection by a mad scientist, turning him into a murderous, two-headed monster.
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The Manster (1959) Official Trailer #1 - Horror Movie
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 28, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George P. Breakston, Kenneth G. Crane
- Screenplay & Story
- George P. Breakston, William J. Sheldon
- Original Score
- Hirooki Ogawa
- Original Title
- The Manster
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Lopert Pictures Corporation, Shaw-Breakston Enterprises, United Artists of Japan, William Shelton
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George P. Breakston, Kenneth G. Crane
George P. Breakston, William J. Sheldon
Hirooki Ogawa
David Mason
Kenneth G. Crane
William Shelton, George P. Breakston, Ryuichi Aimono, Robert V. Perkins
Department Leadership Roster
George P. Breakston
Director
William J. Sheldon
Writer
George P. Breakston
Producer
Ryuichi Aimono
Producer
Robert V. Perkins
Producer
Hirooki Ogawa
Original Music Composer
Kazuo Suzuki
Costume Design
Kenneth G. Crane
Editor
Kenneth G. Crane
Director
David Mason
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Manster
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Manster about?
An American journalist stationed in Japan is given a mysterious injection by a mad scientist, turning him into a murderous, two-headed monster.
Who directed The Manster?
The Manster was directed by George P. Breakston, Kenneth G. Crane.
Who stars in The Manster?
The principal cast of The Manster includes Peter Dyneley, Jane Hylton, Tetsu Nakamura, Terri Zimmern, Norman Van Hawley.
When was The Manster released and how long is it?
The Manster was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Manster?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Manster was composed by Hirooki Ogawa.