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Ultraman

Original title: Chôhen kaijû eiga: Urutoraman
  • 19681968
  • 1h 19m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
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Chôhen kaijû eiga: Urutoraman (1968)
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A feature-length compilation of episodes of the famous Japanese sci-fi TV series about a futuristic policeman who secretly transforms into a giant extraterrestrial savior.A feature-length compilation of episodes of the famous Japanese sci-fi TV series about a futuristic policeman who secretly transforms into a giant extraterrestrial savior.A feature-length compilation of episodes of the famous Japanese sci-fi TV series about a futuristic policeman who secretly transforms into a giant extraterrestrial savior.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
292
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  • Director
    • Hajime Tsuburaya
  • Writer
    • Mamoru Sasaki
  • Stars
    • Akiji Kobayashi
    • Susumu Kurobe
    • Hiroko Sakurai
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  • Director
    • Hajime Tsuburaya
  • Writer
    • Mamoru Sasaki
  • Stars
    • Akiji Kobayashi
    • Susumu Kurobe
    • Hiroko Sakurai
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    • 9User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Akiji Kobayashi
    Akiji Kobayashi
    • Captain 'Cap' Toshio Muramatsuas Captain 'Cap' Toshio Muramatsu
    Susumu Kurobe
    Susumu Kurobe
    • Shin Hayataas Shin Hayata
    Hiroko Sakurai
    Hiroko Sakurai
    • Akiko Fujias Akiko Fuji
    Akihiko Hirata
    Akihiko Hirata
    • Professor Iwamotoas Professor Iwamoto
    Bin Furuya
    • Ultramanas Ultraman
    Sandayû Dokumamushi
    Sandayû Dokumamushi
    • Daisuke Arashias Daisuke Arashi
    Susumu Fujita
    Masaya Nihei
    • Mitsuhiro Ideas Mitsuhiro Ide
    • Director
      • Hajime Tsuburaya
    • Writer
      • Mamoru Sasaki
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    While investigating two glowing ball-like UFOs chasing each other, Science Patrol officer Hayata is killed when one of the UFOs accidentally crashes into the Mini-VTOL he rode. The being inside, a giant silver & red alien from the Land of Light in the Nebula M78, feels terrible for the accident he caused. So he makes it up to Hayata by combining his own life-force with that of the Earthman, thus bringing him back to life. He also gives him a marker-like device called the Beta Capsule, with which in times of crisis, Hayata secretly transforms into the giant alien, heretofore known as Ultraman! This movie is actually combined from favorite episodes of the popular 1966 series: Episode 1 ("Ultra Operation No. 1") featuring Bemular (with the climactic fight scene omitted), Episode 8 ("The Lawless Monster Zone") featuring Red King, Chandrah, Maglar and the Sufran plant, and the two-parter Episodes 26 & 27 ("His Monster Majesty") featuring Gomora. —John Cassidy <ryuuseipro@comcast.net>
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    • Trivia
      This compilation film was originally intended to be an all-original feature-length film entitled "Ultraman - Operation: Giant" ("Urutoraman - Jaianto Sakusen"), which featured the Baltan Aliens as the main villains. Although a complete screenplay was written, the funding never materialized.
    • Alternate versions
      A US video tape release contained both the English and the original Japanese opening music, which was never broadcast in the US.
    • Connections
      Edited from Ultraman: A Special Effects Fantasy Series (1965)

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    7/10
    Science Cheese Perfection
    If you are into schlocky science fiction, Japanese monster movies, or were entertained by HR Puffinstuff as a kid, this is for you.

    Absolutely the cheesiest special effects, worst acting and laughably silly action scenes, but it all works in harmonious perfection to deliver Japanese Syfy monster science fiction at its finest. A glorious entertainment for adults and children alike. Not to be missed, not to be believed, you'll laugh the entire time.
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    • Aug 9, 2020

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    • Release date
      • June 12, 1968 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Full-Length Monster Movie: Ultraman
    • Production companies
      • Toho Company
      • Tsuburaya Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 19 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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