Matango
"Can you survive the madness and terror of Matango?"
Originally released in 1963. Matango is a horror/science fiction film. directed by Ishirō Honda. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Akira Kubo, Kumi Mizuno, and Hiroshi Koizumi
Synopsis
Five vacationers and two crewmen become stranded on a tropical island near the equator. The island has little edible food for them to use as they try to live in a fungus covered hulk while repairing Kessei's yacht. Eventually they struggle over the food rations which were left behind by the former crew. Soon they discover something unfriendly there...
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 11, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (101 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Akira Kubo
as Kenji Murai - Professor
Kumi Mizuno
as Mami Sekiguchi - Singer
Hiroshi Koizumi
as Naoyuki Sakuta - Skipper
Kenji Sahara
as Senzô Koyama - Sailor
Hiroshi Tachikawa
as Etsurô Yoshida - Writer
Yoshio Tsuchiya
as Masafumi Kasai - Owner
Miki Yashiro
as Akiko Sôma - Student
Takuzō Kumagai
as Doctor (as Jirô Kumagai) (uncredited)
Yutaka Oka
as Doctor (uncredited)
Keisuke Yamada
as Doctor (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
- Tokyo Laboratory
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Matango about?
Five vacationers and two crewmen become stranded on a tropical island near the equator. The island has little edible food for them to use as they try to live in a fungus covered hulk while repairin...
Who directed Matango?
Matango was directed by Ishirō Honda.
How long is Matango?
Matango has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Matango released?
Matango was released on August 11, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Matango?
The main cast of Matango includes Akira Kubo, Kumi Mizuno, Hiroshi Koizumi, Kenji Sahara, Hiroshi Tachikawa.
Is Matango worth watching?
Matango has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 101 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.