Gappa, the Triphibian Monster
Watch TrailerAn expedition in the South Pacific lands on a tropical island where the natives worship the mysterious deity Gappa. An earthquake opens up an underground cavern and a baby reptile is discovered inside. The natives warn the foreigners to leave the hatching alone, but they don't listen and take it back to a zoo in Japan. Soon after, moma and papa Gappa start smashing Tokyo looking for their kidnapped child.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 大巨獣ガッパ |
| Year | 1967 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Horror, Science Fiction, Action |
| Director | Haruyasu Noguchi |
| Runtime | 84 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.6/10 (47 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a classic tale of human folly, relying on giant kaiju imagery and post-war Japanese societal anxiety. It explores themes of colonial arrogance, using Tokyo's destruction as a metaphor for nature's retribution.
What lingers after the smoke clears is a charmingly earnest, if rudimentary, spectacle of miniatures and roaring monsters, where family bonds prove stronger than skyscrapers. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Haruyasu Noguchi
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With friends and popcorn, embracing its campy charm. Perfect for a Saturday creature-feature night.
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