Space Amoeba
"An alien aiming for the Earth transforms monsters to attack!"
Originally released in 1970. Space Amoeba is a science fiction/adventure film. directed by Ishirō Honda. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Akira Kubo, Yukiko Kobayashi, and Atsuko Takahashi
Synopsis
When a space probe crash-lands on a far-flung Pacific atoll, the craft's alien stowaways decide to take over their new world one creature at a time. Soon, the parasitic life forms latch onto three indigenous critters -- a squid, a crab and a snapping turtle -- and transform them into colossal mutant monsters.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 1, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (51 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Akira Kubo
as Taro Kudo
Yukiko Kobayashi
as Saki, native girl
Atsuko Takahashi
as Ayako Hoshino
Yoshio Tsuchiya
as Dr. Kyoichi Mida
Tetsu Nakamura
as Chieftain Ombo
Sachio Sakai
as The Editor (uncredited)
Kenji Sahara
as Makoto Obata
Yū Fujiki
as Promotion Division Manager (uncredited)
Noritake Saito
as Rico, the guide (uncredited)
Chōtarō Tōgin
as Yokoyama, an agent (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
- Toho Eizo Bijutsu
- Tokyo Laboratory
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Space Amoeba about?
When a space probe crash-lands on a far-flung Pacific atoll, the craft's alien stowaways decide to take over their new world one creature at a time. Soon, the parasitic life forms latch onto three ...
Who directed Space Amoeba?
Space Amoeba was directed by Ishirō Honda.
How long is Space Amoeba?
Space Amoeba has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Space Amoeba released?
Space Amoeba was released on August 1, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Space Amoeba?
The main cast of Space Amoeba includes Akira Kubo, Yukiko Kobayashi, Atsuko Takahashi, Yoshio Tsuchiya, Tetsu Nakamura.