Varan
"A giant monster greater than Godzilla or Rodan!"
Originally released in 1958. Varan is a science fiction/horror film. directed by Ishirō Honda. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kōzō Nomura, Ayumi Sonoda, and Koreya Senda
Synopsis
When a rare species of butterfly is found in a mysterious valley in Japan, a pair of entomologists go to investigate and find more. They discover Varan, a giant monster, who decides to leave the valley and head straight for Tokyo.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 14, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (34 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kōzō Nomura
as Kenji Uozaki
Ayumi Sonoda
as Yuriko Shinjô
Koreya Senda
as Dr. Sugimoto
Akihiko Hirata
as Dr. Fujimora
Fuyuki Murakami
as Dr. Majima
Yoshio Tsuchiya
as Military Officer Katsumoto
Minosuke Yamada
as Secretary of Defense
Hisaya Ito
as Ichiro
Yoshibumi Tajima
as Captain of Uranami
Nadao Kirino
as Yutaka Wada
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Varan about?
When a rare species of butterfly is found in a mysterious valley in Japan, a pair of entomologists go to investigate and find more. They discover Varan, a giant monster, who decides to leave the va...
Who directed Varan?
Varan was directed by Ishirō Honda.
How long is Varan?
Varan has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Varan released?
Varan was released on October 14, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Varan?
The main cast of Varan includes Kōzō Nomura, Ayumi Sonoda, Koreya Senda, Akihiko Hirata, Fuyuki Murakami.