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Day of Resurrection (1980)
Fukkatsu no hi (original title)

PG 156 min  -  Adventure | Drama | Horror  -   26 June 1980 (Japan)
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A military-engineered virus, released during a plane crash, kills the entire human population. The only survivors are scientists in Antarctica... See full summary »

Director:

Kinji Fukasaku

Writers:

Kôji Takada (screenplay), Kinji Fukasaku (screenplay), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Masao Kusakari Masao Kusakari ...
Dr. Shûzô Yoshizumi
Tsunehiko Watase Tsunehiko Watase ...
Yasuo Tatsuno
Isao Natsuyagi Isao Natsuyagi ...
Cmdr. Nakanishi (as Isao Natsuki)
Sonny Chiba ...
Dr. Yamauchi (as Shin'ici Chiba)
Kensaku Morita Kensaku Morita ...
Ryûji Sanazawa
Toshiyuki Nagashima Toshiyuki Nagashima ...
Akimasa Matsuo
Haruki Kadokawa Haruki Kadokawa ...
Team Member - Showa Station
Chû Takatsuki Chû Takatsuki ...
Team Member - Showa Station
Takeshige Hatanaka Takeshige Hatanaka ...
Team Member - Showa Station
Riki Gonoue Riki Gonoue ...
Team Member - Showa Station
Eiji Yuki Eiji Yuki ...
Team Member - Showa Station
George Kennedy ...
Adm. Conway
Bo Svenson ...
Maj. Carter
Stephanie Faulkner Stephanie Faulkner ...
Sarah Baker
Julie Khaner ...
Secretary - Palmer Station
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Storyline

A military-engineered virus, released during a plane crash, kills the entire human population. The only survivors are scientists in Antarctica, who desperately try to find a cure and save what is left of the planet from further destruction. Written by P. Straatsma  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Virus | Antarctica | Sanctuary | Love | Race Against Time  | See more »

Taglines:

A story of survival and resurrection. See more »

Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese | English (Japanese subtitles) | French (only a few words) | German (only a few words)

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Ameaça Planetária See more »

Filming Locations:

Alaska, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$16,000,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | USA:

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Haruki Kadokawa was the heir to a major publishing empire. He entered the film business in the mid-1970s with some high-profile features. This was to be his big breakthrough in the international market. He tried to ensure its success by casting some US stars and doing major international promotion (under the international title "Virus"). However, the film was a major flop. Although it may have had some special showings in the US, it did not receive a general release. It was sold directly to pay-TV in an edited 108-minute version. See more »

Goofs

Plot holes: The chamber where the ARS is located is reached by Yoshizumi and Carter simply blowing two doors open with plastique and climbing down an elevator shaft. A chamber containing a doomsday device probably contains more elaborate security features, such as blast doors. See more »

Quotes

Dr. Krause: You have a cold?
Big Man: Oh it is nothing.
Dr. Krause: If I were to open this ampoule to the air, you would be dead within three days.
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Crazy Credits

The Japanese version mixes English and Japanese writing during the opening
credit sequence. The English-speaking actors' names are in English and the
Japanese cast and crew members' names are in Japanese. See more »

Connections

References Earthquake (1974) See more »

Soundtracks

"You Are Love (Toujours Gai Mon Cher)"
Music by Teo Macero
Lyrics by Janis Ian
Performed by Janis Ian See more »