This was the only film in the original series to be given a theatrical release in the United States. Not just a turtle, but a very large turtle that can fly and spit fire, Gamera has always had a reputation problem. [33] Alpha Video released a cropped public domain version of the U.S. version on DVD in 2003, along with other public domain Gamera films. It was this 16mm pan and scan version of the American cut that became the source for many public domain VHS and DVD releases in the United States and Canada. Tadashi Yamauchi - GAMERA THE GIANT MONSTER - 1965 OST - YouTube. The quality of the print, however, will really open new eyes to this film and likely to the rest of the Gamera series as well (as of this writing, GAMERA VS. BARUGON has been released and looks positively spectacular). I'll say that it pretty much pales in comparison to "Gojira." --- from IMDB. Gamera, the Giant Monster (1987) "Striking down jets, grabbing hold of the Tokyo Tower, flying through the air breathing fire, the giant monster of the century!" [2], Yuasa inherited the Gamera assignment due to Nezura and was constantly belittled by studio execs and colleagues who believed the film would fail and would never compete with Godzilla. Japanese scientists on an expedition nearby, Dr. Hidaka, his assistant Kyoko and reporter Aoyagi, are given a stone tablet by an Eskimo chief, who explains that the creature is called Gamera. Due to this, the health department forced the production to shut down. Gamera: The Giant Monster is the first film in Arrow's Gamera Collection. [1] Produced and distributed by Daiei Film, it is the first film in the Gamera franchise. [22], Gamera, the Giant Monster was released in Japan on November 27, 1965. 1965 ‘大怪獣ガメラ’ Directed by Noriaki Yuasa. 79 min 6 1965 Japan Overview. Giant Monster Gamera (大怪獣ガメラ, Daikaijū Gamera) is a shonen manga written by Kenichiro Terasawa and illustrated by "Hurricane" Ryu Hariken. The initial entry in the Gamera series was Daiei Studios' first successful attempt at making a massive scale kaiju movie. [18] Gamera's name was originally conceived as "Kamera", due to "kame" being the Japanese word for "turtle". And Godzilla has Gamera. The flying Gamera prop burned through several wires it was attached to, causing it to crash. Tadashi Yamanouchi's score was left intact while additional music recycled from film libraries was added to supplement the new footage. Andrzejbanas 19:40, 20 October 2017 (UTC) I deeply regret that Gamera never really obtained the same sort of recognition that his other fire-breathing rival did, but that does not mean that the movies were not bad.Directed by Noriaki Yuasa, "Gamera: The Giant Monster" has a plot ripped straight from the original "Gojira," but with a significantly lower budget and lacking a meaningful social and political subtext or emotional resonance: at the height of the Cold War, American and Soviet bombers in the Arctic Circle clash with one another, leading to a Soviet plane being shot down and thus inadvertently detonating its atomic payload. The film which introduced the giant turtle kaiju to audiences, Gamera begins with a dogfight between American and unidentified aircraft over the Arctic, resulting in a nuclear bomb being … Gamera (ガメラ?) The bombs postpone Gamera's assault as the military rig the area with explosives and succeed in turning the monster on its back. The series would not really shine until the Heisei era reboot trilogy of films by Shusuke Kaneko in the mid-1990s, but there are far worse ways to be introduced to the second greatest monster to attack Japan. Director Noriaki Yuasa, who was originally set to direct a film involving killer rats, whose production was on halt, went on to helm the first Gamera-movie: “Gamera, the Giant Monster”. Gamera (ガメラ?) [32] Neptune Media released the original, unaltered Japanese version and the altered U.S. version on VHS in 1999. Gamera, the Giant Monster wears its influences on its sleeves, but that doesn't make it any less fun and endearing. In his search for energy, Gamera wreaks havoc over the entire world, and it's up to the scientists, assisted by a young boy with a strange sympathetic link to the monster, to put a stop to Gamera's rampage. He’s no Godzilla, but he’s got his own thing going on. Large Monster, Gamera), also known as Gamera: The Giant Monster or Gammera, the Invincible, is a 1965 tokusatsu kaiju film produced by Daiei Motion Picture Company. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Toshio becomes attached to Gamera after finding his pet turtle gone, believing it turned into Gamera. [4] A heavily localized version of the film was theatrically released in the United States on December 15, 1966 as Gammera, the Invincible by Harris Associates, Inc. and World Enterprises Corporation. And welcome to MIFV season two! The Japanese title translates as "Giant Monster Gamera" according to all reference sources including Galbraith. Gamera, the Giant Monster is fundamentally solid. Hibernating under the Arctic, the turtle monster Gamera is awakened by an atomic bomb test. Giant Demon God) is a 1966 daikaiju eiga (giant-monster movie), the first entry in the Daimajin series about a giant statue that comes to life named Daimajin. Upon returning to Japan, Dr. Hidaka, Kyoko, and Aoyagi accompany the military when Gamera approaches a thermonuclear plant. Around the same time, bottom-feeder DVD labels began flooding the market with the earlier American versions of several Gamera titles, movies that, they assumed, had fallen into the public domain. Gamera, the Giant Monster[5] (大怪獣ガメラ, Daikaijū Gamera, lit. Gamera was my #2 favorite monster from Japan. This English version, as well as the others released by Sandy Frank, were featured in Mystery Science Theater 3000. [5] Vintage Home Entertainment released Gamera: The Ultimate Collection on May 17, 2005 which included a compilation of the entire film series. 'Giant Monster Gamera') is a 1965 Japanese kaiju film directed by Noriaki Yuasa, with special effects by Yonesaburo Tsukiji. As giant monsters rampaged the Japanese cinematic landscape during the “kaiju boom” of the mid-1960s, Daiei Studios introduced a new character to the screen that would be embraced for generations: Gamera, the giant, flying, fire-breathing turtle, and friend of all children! Mill Creek Gamera Legacy Collection DVD Cover. Gamera, who breathes fire and can fly, makes a beeline toward Japan where he soon causes great destruction and finds nourishment in fossil fuels such as gasoline and petroleum, and other rudimentary forms of energy. [21], In 1985, the Japanese version and four other Gamera titles were acquired by Sandy Frank Film Syndication. But when the gargantua from the ... See full summary », A nuclear explosion in the far north unleashes Gamera, the legendary flying turtle, from his sleep under the ice. [35], Gamera, the Giant Monster is one of few films featured twice on Mystery Science Theater 3000 (both times as Gamera), the first as part of the initial KTMA series (episode 5) and again in Season 3 (episode 2). The script was still incomplete when the order was given to create the Gamera suit. However, Gamera saves Toshio from falling to his death. Adventure. The Ghost Whisperer has Medium. Gamera: The Giant Monster (1965, Japan) is a Kaiju film directed by Noriaki Yuasa. [11] Stop motion, mechanical props, and suitmation were initially used to portray the creatures, with Ryosaku Takayama building several prototypes and a radio controlled prop,[12] but these were unsuccessful[13] and the crew were forced to use live rats crawling over miniature cities. View production, box office, & company info. Certificate: Passed Topics Science Fiction, Sci Fi, Monsters, Giant Monsters, Kaiju, Daikaiju, Turtles, UFOS, Flying Saucers, Lighthouses, Children, Trains, Eskimos, Huskies, Japan, Airports Language Japanese. "Gamera: The Giant Monster" is not a perfect film. [25] From retrospective reviews, AllMovie gave the film a positive review complimenting the films direction, special effects, and cinematography stating, "All in all, Gammera the Invincible is a solidly-crafted, engaging monster mash - just make sure you see the original Japanese version". Japan continued with a giant moth in Mothra, a turtle in Gamera, and many more that followed. [34] In 2020, the Japanese version, the American version, and the Anvil Studios English dub were included in the Gamera: The Complete Collection Blu-ray box set released by Arrow Video, which included all 12 films in the franchise. This was done to replace footage from the Japanese version featuring poor performances by expats, poor English delivery by Japanese characters, and to further influence the plot from an American perspective. Dr. Hidaka consults with Dr. Murase and the military recommends using experimental freezing bombs. [31], Sandy Frank Film Syndication released the film on VHS as Gamera in 1987. Entertainment Value: Gamera is a low rent Godzilla knockoff of course, but who doesn’t love to watch a giant, cheap looking turtle monster unleash chaos, right? As Nobuyo searches for her brother, Toshio makes attempts to breach restricted areas to see Gamera until he is caught at Oshima. The Gamera suit was made to walk on all fours to make filming easier and distinguish it from other upright monster characters. In his search for energy, Gamera wreaks havoc over the entire world, and it's up to the scientists, assisted by a young boy with a strange sympathic link to the monster, to put a stop to Gamera's rampage. Sagisu was soliciting ideas for a kaiju television program to various studios in 1962, and screened a demo reel entitled The Colossal Turtle, which featured a stop-motion animated turtle monster that pulled its limbs, expelled flames, and took flight. Years later a wild boy is found, born from the immortal heart. Gamera - The Showa Era Blu-ray | Arrow Films ... Arrow Films Was this review helpful to you? ‎Watch trailers, read customer and critic reviews, and buy Gamera: The Giant Monster directed by Noriaki Yuasa for $7.99. Every King Kong Movie (In Chronological Order), A Korean Classic and Gamera Goodies are January 2021 Releases from Arrow Video, Everything Streaming on Arrow Video in October, Mystery Science Theater 3000 Episode List, Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: King Kong Vs. Godzilla. Dr. Hidaka claims that may be Gamera the cause due to hiding in the bay. Gamera vs. the Space Icemen (大怪獣ガメラ対宇宙氷人, Daikaijū Gamera tai Uchū Hyōjin, lit. Yuasa was determined to complete the film with Daiei's resources, despite brief talks of hiring Tsuburaya Productions to finish the film. "[30] Years later, effects director Yonesaburo Tsukiji dismissed Sagisu's allegations and claimed that Masaichi Nagata's son, Hidemasa, conceived the idea for Gamera. Giant Monster Gamera vs. the Space Icemen) is an unmade 1966 Gamera film which would have been produced by Daiei. Eleven years passed between Toho’s Godzilla and Daei’s Gamera, two franchises forever linked (however indirect and unofficial those tethers are).Much changes over a decade, and for Gamera, it was a radically different post-war, economically recovered Japan.. Gamera doesn’t admonish or blame another nation for this giant monster incident. In his search for energy, Gamera wreaks havoc over the entire world, and it’s up to the scientists, assisted by a young boy with a strange sympathetic link to the monster, to put a stop to Gamera’s rampage. Sharpness usually worked fine, but exceptions occurred, so more than a few soft shots materialized. However, the project faced issues when the crew was forced to use live wild rats infested with fleas and Nezura was shut down by the health department. As two boys in a submarine go on a dangerous quest inside of Gamera's body to save him, Jiger threatens the Expo '70 world's fair in Osaka. [23] At times, Gammera, the Invincible was double-billed with Knives of the Avenger or The Road to Fort Alamo. Months after its release, a bootlegged instrumental version of the song was released in the UK as "Shing-A-Ling At the Go-Go." [1] The final suit weighed over 60 kilograms and was produced with plaster reinforced by latex. The locals recognize the monster as Gamera, a creature from the era of Atlantis, now awoken and mutated from the radiation. [8], Gamera, the Giant Monster was the only film in the series shot in black-and-white. The behemoth creates chaos when it arrives in Japan and an ambitious plan must be hatched to try and stop the rampage. Gamera isn't a child-friendly hero in this movie either. Aoyagi starts a bonfire to lure back Gamera but it is also extinguished by the typhoon. Gamera (Japanese: ガメラ, Hepburn: Gamera) is a fictional monster originating from a series of Japanese films of the same name. (1965). [4] Due to the film's low budget and tight schedule, the crew experienced various production issues: outdated equipment, insufficient electrical power to light up a sound stage for special effects filming, and faulty props. [14] However, the rats were wild, uncooperative, and infested with fleas. IN JAPANESE W/ ENGLISH SUBTITLES!!! Devil’s Envoy. [8] Yuasa stated that the first Gamera film had a budget of about ¥40 million and that the film went "over budget a little bit". When a giant stone statue on Wester Island is disturbed, the legendary monster Jiger appears and heads for Japan. [7] This was due to the budget being cut by the studio due to low confidence[20] and the cancellation of Nezura. Gamera, the Giant Monster (大怪獣ガメラ, Daikaijū Gamera?, lit. The Ice Men From Outer Space was planned to be a sequel to the original Gamera film, set in the middle of an invasion on Earth conducted by ice-based aliens dubbed the "Ice Men.". In Sagami Bay, Toshio (a boy forced to release his pet turtle) and his family encounter Gamera, who attacks their lighthouse. One American version, GAMMERA THE INVINCIBLE, is already here. This is the original widescreen release without the tacked-on footage of the English-dubbed version known as "Gamera the Invincible," which also is available here at IA. I think the sequel, Gamera vs. Barugon is better because of the tone and the absence of kids, but Gamera the Giant Monster is alright. Yagi was assigned to build the suit and enlisted the aide of his father and associates from Toho's art department. Toshio explains to Dr. Hidaka that Gamera is lonely and not evil. Gamera and Godzilla. Mill Creek Gamera: The Showa & Heisei HD Collection Blu-ray. To replace the film, Nagata conceived the idea for Gamera after envisioning a tortoise flying alongside his plane. Gamera: The Giant Monster, Gamera vs. Barugon, Gamera vs. Gyaos, and Gamera vs. Viras Mill Creek Gamera Collection Volume 1 Blu-Ray Cover. Bill's company did sublicense Giant Monster Gamera for laserdisc, but that format was also on its last legs. Oh, don’t get me wrong, I’ve got plenty to say about the big G, and I’m hoping to take a look at some of my favorite entries in the series over the months of KaiJune and KaiJuly…but today, we’re talking about what But how will this towering, terrifying beast take to the modern world? The song “Gammera” was written and recorded for the film by Wes Farrell and Artie Butler as "The Moons." Created by competing studio Daiei to ride the The explosion awakens a giant prehistoric turtle monster with tusks. In the Arctic, an unknown aircraft is shot down by an American jet fighter. Produced and distributed by Daiei Film, it is the first film in the Gamera franchise. --DVD Talk Product details. IMDb R. Tomatoes. The military keep Gamera at bay at an oil refinery by feeding it petroleum via trains, while Z Plan continues preparations. A heavily altered version with new footage was released the following year in the United States as Gammera the Invincible. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Factory released the original Japanese version of the film on DVD in May 2010. Troy finally reviews it. "[29], Artist and filmmaker Tomio Sagisu (co-creator of Spectreman) claimed that Nagata stole the idea of Gamera from him. [40], sfn error: no target: CITEREFGalbraith_IV1996 (, "Showa Gamera Films Coming to DVD from Shout! Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? A nuclear explosion in the far north unleashes Gamera, the legendary flying turtle, from his sleep under the ice. However, the majority of the flick brought fairly accurate and concise elements. is a giant, flying turtle monster from a popular series of Kaiju (Japanese giant monster) films produced by Daiei Motion Picture Company in Japan. After acquiring World Enterprises and their catalogue, National Telefilm Associates released a 16mm Pan and scan version to television. Gamera vs. Gyaos (大怪獣空中戦 ガメラ対ギャオス, Daikaijū kūchūsen: Gamera tai Gyaosu, lit. Gamera vs. the Space Icemen (大怪獣ガメラ対宇宙氷人, Daikaijū Gamera tai Uchū Hyōjin, lit. In his search for energy, Gamera wreaks havoc over the entire world, and it's up to the scientists, assisted by a young boy with a strange sympathic link to the monster, to put a stop to Gamera's rampage. It pales in quality to the original Godzilla, but is far more than a silly romp. Search for "Gamera: The Giant Monster" on Amazon.com, Title: The world celebrates and Toshio tells Dr. Hidaka he will become a scientist so he can visit Gamera. The two films can each be watched with or without the Elvira host segments. Toshio bids the monster farewell. Gamera tries to stop this new rival, only to be injured when Jiger lays eggs inside of him. In his search for energy, Gamera wreaks havoc over the entire world, and it's up to the scientists, assisted by a young boy with a strange sympathetic link to the monster, to put a stop to Gamera's rampage. Contents: Watch Trailer | Blu Ray | Available DVDs | Poster Art | Fun Facts; Included in: Colossal Creatures from Japan: Kaiju Cinema Classics Created in 1965 to rival the success of Toho Studios' Godzilla during the daikaiju boom of the mid-to-late 1960s, Gamera has gained fame and notoriety as a Japanese icon in his own right. This release featured an English dub for the Japanese version and replaced the original soundtrack with a new score. The Z Plan is eventually completed and Gamera is lured to Oshima by lighting an oil slick path. Add the first question. A nuclear explosion in the far north unleashes Gamera, the legendary flying turtle, from his sleep under the ice. From Wings to Parasite, here's a look back at all of the Best Picture Oscar winners in the history of the ceremony. And although there is a kid here, an implacable young boy Toshio Sakurai (Yoshiro Uchida), he is at least made useful to the plot and does not become the annoying little nuisance that his successors would eventually become. is a giant, flying turtle monster from a popular series of Kaiju (Japanese giant monster) films produced by Daiei Motion Picture Company in Japan. The captain of the Chidori Maru contacts a nearby American military base, which scrambles several fighter jets to intercept the unidentified aircraft. 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