The X from Outer Space
宇宙大怪獣ギララ
“Mankind threatened by a deadly nucleus from the vast void of space”
Synopsis
The spaceship AAB-Gamma is dispatched from FAFC headquarters in Japan to make a landing on the planet Mars and investigate reports of UFOs in the area. As they near the red planet, they encounter a mysterious UFO that coats the ship's hull with unusual spores. Taking one of the specimens back to earth, it soon develops and grows into a giant chicken-lizard-alien monster that tramples Japan.
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The X from Outer Space - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-11-26
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Shunya Wazaki
Capt. Sano
Itoko Harada
Michiko
Shinichi Yanagisawa
Miyamoto
Keisuke Sonoi
Dr. Shioda
Hiroshi Fujioka
Moon Station Correspondent A
Eiji Okada
Dr. Kato
Peggy Neal
Lisa
Franz Gruber
Dr. Berman
Mike Daneen
Stein
Ryuji Kita
Takanobu Hozumi
FAFC technical officer
Toshiyuki Watanabe
FAFC operator
Torahiko Hamada
Kimura
Mitsuru Ooya
Daisuke Nakako
Teruo Sudo
Sōnosuke Oda
Jun Kashima
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kazui Nihonmatsu
- Screenplay & Story
- Eibi Motomochi, Kazui Nihonmatsu, Moriyoshi Ishida
- Original Score
- Taku Izumi
- Original Title
- 宇宙大怪獣ギララ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi, Japanese, Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazui Nihonmatsu
Eibi Motomochi, Kazui Nihonmatsu, Moriyoshi Ishida
Taku Izumi
Shizuo Hirase, Chitora Okoshi
Yoshi Sugihara
Department Leadership Roster
Kazui Nihonmatsu
Director
Eibi Motomochi
Screenplay
Kazui Nihonmatsu
Screenplay
Moriyoshi Ishida
Screenplay
Taku Izumi
Original Music Composer
Shizuo Hirase
Director of Photography
Chitora Okoshi
Director of Photography
Yoshi Sugihara
Editor
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The X from Outer Space
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What is The X from Outer Space about?
The spaceship AAB-Gamma is dispatched from FAFC headquarters in Japan to make a landing on the planet Mars and investigate reports of UFOs in the area. As they near the red planet, they encounter a mysterious UFO that coats the ship's hull with unusual spores. Taking one of the specimens back to earth, it soon develops and grows into a giant chicken-lizard-alien monster that tramples Japan.
Who directed The X from Outer Space?
The X from Outer Space was directed by Kazui Nihonmatsu.
Who stars in The X from Outer Space?
The principal cast of The X from Outer Space includes Shunya Wazaki, Itoko Harada, Shinichi Yanagisawa, Keisuke Sonoi, Hiroshi Fujioka.
When was The X from Outer Space released and how long is it?
The X from Outer Space was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The X from Outer Space?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The X from Outer Space was composed by Taku Izumi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The X from Outer Space?
The X from Outer Space holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).