Latitude Zero
"Discover the incredible world of tomorrow... 15 miles straight down at LATITUDE ZERO"
Originally released in 1969. Latitude Zero is a science fiction/adventure film. directed by Ishirō Honda.
Starring Joseph Cotten, Cesar Romero, and Akira Takarada
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 26, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (26 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Japan
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Joseph Cotten
as Capt. Craig McKenzie / Cmdr. Glenn McKenzie
Cesar Romero
as Dr. Malic / Lt. Hastings
Akira Takarada
as Dr. Ken Tashiro
Masumi Okada
as Dr. Jules Masson
Richard Jaeckel
as Perry Lawton
Patricia Medina
as Lucretia
Mari Nakayama
as Tsuruko Okada
Akihiko Hirata
as Dr. Sugata
Tetsu Nakamura
as Dr. Okada
Hikaru Kuroki
as Capt. Kroiga
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- TOHO
- Ambassador Productions
- Don Sharpe Enterprises
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed Latitude Zero?
Latitude Zero was directed by Ishirō Honda.
How long is Latitude Zero?
Latitude Zero has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Latitude Zero released?
Latitude Zero was released on July 26, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Latitude Zero?
The main cast of Latitude Zero includes Joseph Cotten, Cesar Romero, Akira Takarada, Masumi Okada, Richard Jaeckel.