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Movie poster: Latitude Zero (1969)
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Latitude Zero

1969 · 105 min Science Fiction Adventure Action
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

A massive underwater volcano erupts and puts a group of investigative scientists in danger. They are rescued by an atomic super submarine named The Alpha under the command of Captain McKenzie. The group is quickly taken to a vast underwater city known as Latitude Zero, a fantastic, Atlantean type utopia, a world beneath the ocean with its own sun. It is soon discovered that Captain McKenzie is at war with the evil Dr. Malic, a cruel scientist who wishes to rule mankind all the while conducting genetic experiments on humans and animals. Malic sends his agents to kidnap Dr. Okada, a human scientist who has created a serum that can immunize exposure to radiation.

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Original Title 緯度0大作戦
Year 1969
Country Japan, United States of America
Genre Science Fiction, Adventure, Action
Director Ishirō Honda
Runtime 105 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.8/10 (26 votes)

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The film constructs a classic sci-fi adventure, relying on the stark contrast between a luminous underwater utopia and the lairs of a cartoonish villain. It explores themes of scientific idealism clashing with megalomania through straightforward, pulpy storytelling.

Those who tire of cynical narratives will find a cheerful, uncomplicated battle between a noble captain and a mad scientist. What lingers after the credits is the charm of its earnest, retro-futuristic vision. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Ishirō Honda

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