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.
| 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
Best Watched
With popcorn, as a fun, undemanding throwback to matinee serials.
Joseph Cotten
Capt. Craig McKenzie / Cmdr. Glenn McKenzie
Cesar Romero
Dr. Malic / Lt. Hastings
Akira Takarada
Dr. Ken Tashiro
Masumi Okada
Dr. Jules Masson
Richard Jaeckel
Perry Lawton
Patricia Medina
Lucretia
Mari Nakayama
Tsuruko Okada
Akihiko Hirata
Dr. Sugata
Tetsu Nakamura
Dr. Okada
Hikaru Kuroki
Capt. Kroiga
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