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Gamera vs. Zigra (1971): Cast & Plot

Gamera vs. Zigra (1971) movie poster

Gamera vs. Zigra is a 1971 family action film directed by Noriaki Yuasa, starring Keiichi Noda as Zigra (voice), Reiko Kasahara and Mikiko Tsubouchi. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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Gamera vs. Zigra (1971) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Noriaki Yuasa
Genres
Family , Action , Sci-Fi , Adventure
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Dainichi-Eihai
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Gamera vs. Zigra About?

The premise of Gamera vs. Zigra without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When the deep‑sea monster Zigra launches a spacecraft that destroys a moon base, it reveals a plan to conquer Earth and flood its oceans for its own aquatic inhabitants. As Japan rallies behind the ancient turtle, Gamera returns to defend humanity and thwart Zigra’s invasion.

Gamera vs. Zigra Themes & Keywords

· 21 tags
  • giant monster sci fi
  • gamera
  • spaceship
  • alien
  • coca cola
  • seal the animal
  • kaiju
  • tokyo japan
  • pollution
  • killer whale
  • hypnotism
  • fire breathing
+9 more
  • bathyscaphe
  • aquarium
  • monster
  • turtle
  • giant monster
  • helicopter
  • sequel
  • product placement
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Gamera vs. Zigra Cast & Characters

Keiichi Noda leads the cast as Zigra (voice), with Reiko Kasahara as Kiyoko Ishikawa and Mikiko Tsubouchi as Mrs. Ishikawa. Directed by Noriaki Yuasa; 10 actors are credited in all.

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More from Noriaki Yuasa

More films directed by Noriaki Yuasa: Gamera Special, Gamera: Super Monster, Gamera: Super Monster and Gamera vs. Jiger.

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Plot

Gamera vs. Zigra Plot Summary

What happens in Gamera vs. Zigra from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Without warning, a hostile alien spacecraft assaults a Japanese Moon base, throwing the outpost into panic and alarms. Back on Earth, a boy named Kenichi Kenichi Ishikawa, his father Dr. Yosuke Ishikawa, his friend Helen Wallace and her father, Dr. Tom Wallace, witness the craft’s dramatic descent into the ocean. The scene quickly shifts from awe to danger as the ship suddenly activates a teleportation beacon, pulling the quartet aboard.

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The whole story of Gamera vs. Zigra, scene by scene

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Gamera vs. Zigra Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Gamera vs. Zigra.

Gamera Vs. Zigra (1971) Japanese Language Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Gamera vs. Zigra?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Gamera vs. Zigra Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Gamera tai Shinkai kaijû Jigura” and “Gamera gegen Zigra - Frankensteins Weltraumbestie schlägt zu”.

Also known as
  • Gamera tai Shinkai kaijû Jigura
  • Gamera gegen Zigra - Frankensteins Weltraumbestie schlägt zu
  • Gamera 7 - Gamera vs Zigra
  • Gamera gegen Zigra
  • Gamera vs Zigra
  • 加美拉对深海怪兽吉古拉
  • Гамера против Зигры
  • Zigra, l’amenaça dels oceans
  • 加美拉對深海怪獸吉古拉

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FAQ

Gamera vs. Zigra FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Gamera vs. Zigra?

Gamera vs. Zigra runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Gamera vs. Zigra released?

Gamera vs. Zigra was released on July 17, 1971.

Who directed Gamera vs. Zigra?

Gamera vs. Zigra was directed by Noriaki Yuasa.

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Who is in the cast of Gamera vs. Zigra?

Gamera vs. Zigra stars Keiichi Noda as Zigra (voice), Reiko Kasahara as Kiyoko Ishikawa and Mikiko Tsubouchi as Mrs. Ishikawa, among 10 credited actors.

Does Gamera vs. Zigra have a post-credit scene?

No. Gamera vs. Zigra has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Gamera vs. Zigra in?

The original language of Gamera vs. Zigra is Japanese.

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