The War of the Gargantuas
Giant humanoid monsters unleash chaos in Japan
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About The War of the Gargantuas
Released: 1966
Platform: Max
Rating: G
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Cast
Russ Tamblyn, Kumi Mizuno, Kenji Sahara, Hajime Koizumi
About The War of the Gargantuas
"The War of the Gargantuas" is a 1966 Kaiju film produced by Toho, directed by Ishiro Honda. As a quasi-sequel to the movie "Frankenstein Conquers the World", this film portrays the story of two colossal and hairy humanoid creatures, named Gargantuas, that terrorize Japan.
Plot
The film begins with a giant octopus attacking a ship, which is then countered by a green Gargantua named Gaira, who ultimately devour the ship's survivors. The other, a brown Gargantua named Sanda, discovered in the Japanese Alps as a child, doesn't agree with Gaira's aggressive nature and cannibalistic tendencies, leading to a battle between the brothers.
Making / Production
"The War of the Gargantuas" was made under the direction of Ishiro Honda, a notable director in the Kaiju genre, and with special effects by Eiji Tsuburaya. The movie's notable aesthetic— the grotesque, hairy appearance of the Gargantuas— became iconic in the genre.
Actors
- Russ Tamblyn as Dr. Paul Stewart - Tamblyn, with his dynamic presence, brings life to the character of Dr. Stewart, a scientist who nurtured Sanda.
- Kumi Mizuno as Akemi - Mizuno skillfully plays Akemi, Dr. Stewart's assistant, who has a motherly affinity with Sanda.
- Kenji Sahara as Major General Hashimoto - Sahara portrays the character of Major General Hashimoto, responsible for dealing with the Gargantua threat, with conviction.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The film was originally going to be a direct sequel to "Frankenstein Conquers the World" with the Frankenstein character split into two creatures.
- The US version of the film features a number of scenes in a different order as compared to the original Japanese version.
Quotes
- “It appears they're brothers... but why are they fighting each other?” - Dr. Paul Stewart
- “Until now, we believed that Sanda was the only one of his species... but now it appears there is another like him... Gaira!” - Dr. Yuzo Mamiya
Music, Soundtrack
- The music for ‘The War of the Gargantuas’ was composed by Akira Ifukube, who is famous for his work in the "Godzilla" series.
- The film's signature track, "Feel in My Heart (The Words Get Stuck in My Throat)" sung by Kipp Hamilton, add a unique touch to the movie.
About The War of the Gargantuas
The War of the Gargantuas is a science fiction thriller featuring gigantic, humanoid monsters battling to control Earth.
