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Daigoro vs. Goliath (1972): Cast

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Daigoro vs. Goliath is a 1972 action fantasy film directed by Toshihiro Iijima, starring Akiji Kobayashi as Hitoshi Suzuki, Kazuya Kosaka and Reiko Hitomi. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Daigoro vs. Goliath (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Toshihiro Iijima
Genres
Action , Fantasy , Family
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Daigoro vs. Goliath About?

The premise of Daigoro vs. Goliath without spoilers.

An inventive father and his family scramble to gather money so they can feed Daigoro, a towering monster whose size will fade without regular sustenance. Their efforts are jeopardized when a meteor strikes the ocean, unleashing another colossal beast, Goliath. The story follows whether Daigoro can confront and stop the new menace.

Daigoro vs. Goliath Themes & Keywords

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  • kaiju
  • urination
  • giant monster
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Cast & crew

Daigoro vs. Goliath Cast & Characters

Akiji Kobayashi leads the cast as Hitoshi Suzuki, with Kazuya Kosaka as Saito, zookeeper and Reiko Hitomi as Umeko Onisawa. Directed by Toshihiro Iijima; 7 actors are credited in all.

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More from Toshihiro Iijima

More films directed by Toshihiro Iijima: Ultraman Cosmos: The First Contact and Ultraman: Great Monster Decisive Battle.

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Daigoro vs. Goliath Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Great Desperate Monster Battle: Daigoro vs. Goliath” and “Kaijū Daifunsen Daigorō tai Goriasu”.

Also known as
  • Great Desperate Monster Battle: Daigoro vs. Goliath
  • Kaijū Daifunsen Daigorō tai Goriasu

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Daigoro vs. Goliath FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Daigoro vs. Goliath, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Daigoro vs. Goliath?

Daigoro vs. Goliath runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Daigoro vs. Goliath released?

Daigoro vs. Goliath was released on December 17, 1972.

Who directed Daigoro vs. Goliath?

Daigoro vs. Goliath was directed by Toshihiro Iijima.

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Who is in the cast of Daigoro vs. Goliath?

Daigoro vs. Goliath stars Akiji Kobayashi as Hitoshi Suzuki, Kazuya Kosaka as Saito, zookeeper and Reiko Hitomi as Umeko Onisawa, among 7 credited actors.

Does Daigoro vs. Goliath have a post-credit scene?

No. Daigoro vs. Goliath has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Daigoro vs. Goliath in?

The original language of Daigoro vs. Goliath is Japanese.

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