Latitude Zero
緯度0大作戦
“Discover the incredible world of tomorrow... 15 miles straight down at LATITUDE ZERO”
Synopsis
A massive underwater volcano erupts and puts a group of investigative scientists in danger. They are rescued by an atomic super submarine named The Alpha under the command of Captain McKenzie. The group is quickly taken to a vast underwater city known as Latitude Zero, a fantastic, Atlantean type utopia, a world beneath the ocean with its own sun. It is soon discovered that Captain McKenzie is at war with the evil Dr. Malic, a cruel scientist who wishes to rule mankind all the while conducting genetic experiments on humans and animals. Malic sends his agents to kidnap Dr. Okada, a human scientist who has created a serum that can immunize exposure to radiation.
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Latitude Zero (1969) Trailer - English Version
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-01-04
Top Cast
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Joseph Cotten
Capt. Craig McKenzie / Cmdr. Glenn McKenzie
Cesar Romero
Dr. Malic / Lt. Hastings
Akira Takarada
Dr. Ken Tashiro
Masumi Okada
Dr. Jules Masson
Richard Jaeckel
Perry Lawton
Patricia Medina
Lucretia
Mari Nakayama
Tsuruko Okada
Akihiko Hirata
Dr. Sugata
Tetsu Nakamura
Dr. Okada
Hikaru Kuroki
Capt. Kroiga
Hitoshi Ōmae
Kobo
Linda Haynes
Dr. Anne Barton
Susumu Kurobe
Chin
Haruo Nakajima
Griffon / Giant Rat / Bat Man
Hiroshi Sekita
Warren / Bat Man
Teruo Aragaki
Giant Rat (uncredited)
Haruyoshi Nakamura
Giant Rat (uncredited)
Susumu Utsumi
Bat Man (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 11, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ishirō Honda
- Screenplay & Story
- Ted Sherdeman, Shinichi Sekizawa
- Original Score
- Akira Ifukube
- Original Title
- 緯度0大作戦
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- TOHO, Ambassador Productions, Don Sharpe Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ishirō Honda
Ted Sherdeman, Shinichi Sekizawa
Akira Ifukube
Taiichi Kankura
Ume Takeda
Tomoyuki Tanaka, Don Sharpe
Department Leadership Roster
Ishirō Honda
Director
Ted Sherdeman
Screenplay
Akira Ifukube
Original Music Composer
Taiichi Kankura
Director of Photography
Ume Takeda
Editor
Linda Glazman
Costume Design
Kiichi Ishida
Costume Design
Don Sharpe
Producer
Takeo Kita
Production Design
Teizô Toshimitsu
Costume Design
Yasuei Yagi
Costume Design
Nobuyuki Yasumaru
Costume Design
Shinichi Sekizawa
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Latitude Zero
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What is Latitude Zero about?
A massive underwater volcano erupts and puts a group of investigative scientists in danger. They are rescued by an atomic super submarine named The Alpha under the command of Captain McKenzie. The group is quickly taken to a vast underwater city known as Latitude Zero, a fantastic, Atlantean type utopia, a world beneath the ocean with its own sun. It is soon discovered that Captain McKenzie is at war with the evil Dr. Malic, a cruel scientist who wishes to rule mankind all the while conducting genetic experiments on humans and animals. Malic sends his agents to kidnap Dr. Okada, a human scientist who has created a serum that can immunize exposure to radiation.
Who directed Latitude Zero?
Latitude Zero was directed by Ishirō Honda.
Who stars in Latitude Zero?
The principal cast of Latitude Zero includes Joseph Cotten, Cesar Romero, Akira Takarada, Masumi Okada, Richard Jaeckel.
When was Latitude Zero released and how long is it?
Latitude Zero was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Latitude Zero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Latitude Zero was composed by Akira Ifukube.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Latitude Zero?
Latitude Zero holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).