Gamera 2: Advent of Legion
ガメラ2 レギオン襲来
“Who will be extinct, Japan, or Legion?”
Synopsis
A strange meteor lands in Japan and unleashes hundreds of insect-like "Legion" creatures bent on colonizing the Earth. When the military fails to control the situation, Gamera shows up to deal with the ever-evolving space adversary. However the battle may result in Gamera losing his bond with both Asagi and humanity.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Gamera 2: Attack of the Legion (1996) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-07
Top Cast
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Toshiyuki Nagashima
Colonel Yusuke Watarase
Miki Mizuno
Midori Honami
Tamotsu Ishibashi
First Lieutenant Hanatani
Mitsuru Fukikoshi
Obitsu
Ayako Fujitani
Asagi Kusanagi
Yukijiro Hotaru
Tsutomu Osako
Zen Kajihara
Mano
Tomorowo Taguchi
Ishida
Yuka Sakano
Yukino
Takeshi Yoro
Professor of Veterinary Medicine
Hatsunori Hasegawa
Colonel Satake
LaSalle Ishii
NTT worker
Bengal
Honami's father
Kazue Tsunogae
Honami's mother
Yūsuke Kawazu
Akio Nojiri
Hiroyuki Okita
Sasai
Akiji Kobayashi
Senior sergeant
Hiroyuki Watanabe
Colonel Ono
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shusuke Kaneko
- Screenplay & Story
- Kazunori Ito
- Original Score
- Kow Otani
- Original Title
- ガメラ2 レギオン襲来
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Worldwide Gross
- $14M
- Production Studios
- Tokuma International, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shusuke Kaneko
Kazunori Ito
Kow Otani
Junichi Tozawa
Shizuo Arakawa
Naoki Sato, Tsutomu Tsuchikawa, Miyuki Nanri
Department Leadership Roster
Shusuke Kaneko
Director
Kazunori Ito
Writer
Naoki Sato
Producer
Shizuo Arakawa
Editor
Tsutomu Tsuchikawa
Producer
Junichi Tozawa
Director of Photography
Hajime Oikawa
Production Design
Kow Otani
Original Music Composer
Miyuki Nanri
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gamera 2: Advent of Legion
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What is Gamera 2: Advent of Legion about?
A strange meteor lands in Japan and unleashes hundreds of insect-like "Legion" creatures bent on colonizing the Earth. When the military fails to control the situation, Gamera shows up to deal with the ever-evolving space adversary. However the battle may result in Gamera losing his bond with both Asagi and humanity.
Who directed Gamera 2: Advent of Legion?
Gamera 2: Advent of Legion was directed by Shusuke Kaneko.
Who stars in Gamera 2: Advent of Legion?
The principal cast of Gamera 2: Advent of Legion includes Toshiyuki Nagashima, Miki Mizuno, Tamotsu Ishibashi, Mitsuru Fukikoshi, Ayako Fujitani.
When was Gamera 2: Advent of Legion released and how long is it?
Gamera 2: Advent of Legion was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
How much did Gamera 2: Advent of Legion make at the box office?
Gamera 2: Advent of Legion grossed $14M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Gamera 2: Advent of Legion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gamera 2: Advent of Legion was composed by Kow Otani.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gamera 2: Advent of Legion?
Gamera 2: Advent of Legion holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).