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Movie poster: Japanese Spiderman: Episode 0 (1978)
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Japanese Spiderman: Episode 0

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1978 · 24 min Action Science Fiction
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

The Iron Cross Army are sabotaging oil-tankers with the help of their monster, the Sea-Devil, a semi-mechanical anthropomorphic swordfish with an ability to shoot torpedoes from its mouth. Spiderman employs the help of the interpol agent Juzo Mamiya to help him stop the Iron Cross Army.

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Original Title スパイダーマン
Year 1978
Country Japan
Genre Action, Science Fiction
Director Koichi Takemoto
Runtime 24 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.1/10 (28 votes)

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The film constructs a straightforward adventure, relying heavily on the tokusatsu playbook of miniature sets, practical explosions, and a man in a suit. It explores the reluctant hero archetype through its protagonist, who must grow into his alien-given powers.

Those who tire of CGI spectacles may find charm in this earnest, low-budget clash. What lingers after the credits is the sheer, uncynical joy of a man fighting a giant robot swordfish. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Koichi Takemoto

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