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Gappa, the Triphibian Monster (1967): Cast & Plot

Gappa, the Triphibian Monster (1967) movie poster

Gappa, the Triphibian Monster is a 1967 sci-fi horror film directed by Haruyasu Noguchi, starring Tatsuya Fuji as George Inoue, Keisuke Inoue and Tamio Kawachi. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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Gappa, the Triphibian Monster (1967) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Haruyasu Noguchi
Genres
Sci-Fi , Action , Horror
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Nikkatsu Corporation
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Gappa, the Triphibian Monster About?

The premise of Gappa, the Triphibian Monster without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

An expedition reaches an island where locals worship the deity Gappa. A powerful quake opens an underground cavern revealing a newborn reptilian monster. Ignoring the islanders’ warning, the team captures the infant and transports it to a Japanese zoo. Enraged, adult Gappa parents rampage through Tokyo, hunting their stolen child.

Gappa, the Triphibian Monster Themes & Keywords

· 22 tags
  • underwater earthquake
  • monster movie
  • creature feature
  • cave
  • skeleton
  • giant monster sci fi
  • island
  • japan
  • japanese
  • explosion
  • wooden match
  • tsunami
+10 more
  • tribal dance
  • tropical island
  • earthquake
  • kaiju
  • tokusatsu
  • volcano
  • south seas
  • giant egg
  • giant monster
  • psychotronic film
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Cast & crew

Gappa, the Triphibian Monster Cast & Characters

Tatsuya Fuji leads the cast as George Inoue, with Keisuke Inoue as President Funazu and Tamio Kawachi as Hiroshi Kurosaki. Directed by Haruyasu Noguchi; 24 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Haruyasu Noguchi

More films directed by Haruyasu Noguchi: Cat Girls Gamblers: Abandoned Fangs of Triumph, Woman Gambler, Murder Unincorporated and Gambling Kitten.

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Plot

Gappa, the Triphibian Monster Plot Summary

What happens in Gappa, the Triphibian Monster from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

An expedition from Tokyo heads to Obelisk Island, where Keisuke Inoue Funazu, owner of Playmate Magazine, hopes to transform the rugged isle into a sprawling resort. The islanders greet the visitors with warmth, but the push for development casts a shadow over the welcome, hinting at a clash between curiosity, commerce, and the ancient rhythms of the place.

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The whole story of Gappa, the Triphibian Monster, scene by scene

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Videos

Gappa, the Triphibian Monster Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

GAPPA - International Trailer (480p)
  • Trailer Gappa ≣ 1967 ≣ Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Gappa, the Triphibian Monster?

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What is the name of the island that the Tokyo expedition travels to?
Details

Gappa, the Triphibian Monster Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “The Gigant Beast Monster” and “Monster from a Prehistoric Planet”.

Also known as
  • The Gigant Beast Monster
  • Monster from a Prehistoric Planet
  • The Giant Beast Gappa
  • Gappa - Frankensteins fliegende Monster
  • Daikyojû Gappa
  • El Monstruo Que Amenaza el Mundo
  • Gappa, le Descendant de Godzilla
  • Γάππα, το τέρας της θάλασσας
  • Ang Triphibian Halimaw
  • Daikyojū gappa
  • Gappa - Invasion der fliegenden Bestien
  • Gappa - Il mostro che minaccia il mondo
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  • 大巨獣ガッパ
  • 대괴수 갓파
  • 大巨兽加帕
  • 大巨獸加帕

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FAQ

Gappa, the Triphibian Monster FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Gappa, the Triphibian Monster, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Gappa, the Triphibian Monster?

Gappa, the Triphibian Monster runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Gappa, the Triphibian Monster released?

Gappa, the Triphibian Monster was released on April 22, 1967.

Who directed Gappa, the Triphibian Monster?

Gappa, the Triphibian Monster was directed by Haruyasu Noguchi.

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Who is in the cast of Gappa, the Triphibian Monster?

Gappa, the Triphibian Monster stars Tatsuya Fuji as George Inoue, Keisuke Inoue as President Funazu and Tamio Kawachi as Hiroshi Kurosaki, among 24 credited actors.

Does Gappa, the Triphibian Monster have a post-credit scene?

No. Gappa, the Triphibian Monster has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Gappa, the Triphibian Monster in?

The original language of Gappa, the Triphibian Monster is Japanese.

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