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Goké, Body Snatcher from Hell (1968): Cast & Plot

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Goké, Body Snatcher from Hell is a 1968 sci-fi horror film directed by Hajime Sato, starring Teruo Yoshida as Sugisaka, Tomomi Satō and Kathy Horan. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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Goké, Body Snatcher from Hell (1968) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Hajime Sato
Genres
Sci-Fi , Horror
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Shochiku
After the credits
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The story

What Is Goké, Body Snatcher from Hell About?

The premise of Goké, Body Snatcher from Hell without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After a plane crashes in a remote region, the survivors find themselves hunted by a grotesque alien parasite that feeds on blood and turns its victims into ravenous, corpse‑like vampires. As the infection spreads, the group must devise a way to stop the relentless, shape‑shifting horror before everyone is transformed.

Goké, Body Snatcher from Hell Themes & Keywords

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  • american in japan
  • mind control
  • alien invasion
  • infidelity
  • surprise ending
  • frozen corpse
  • stewardess
  • mustache
  • white gloves
  • out of ammunition
  • sunglasses
  • suit and tie
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  • ambassador
  • red sky
  • siren
  • emergency
  • police
  • luggage
  • suitcase
  • crucifix
  • blanket
  • psychiatrist
  • window
  • suicide
  • corpse
  • bird
  • screwdriver
  • acid
  • spilt acid
  • rifle
  • gun
  • white suit
  • turtleneck
  • pointing a gun at someone
  • u.s. military base
  • japanese air force
  • u.s. air force
  • covering a dead body
  • chase
  • hit with a rock
  • researcher
  • hit on the head
  • hostage
  • unknown object
  • glowing object
  • falling off a cliff
  • assumed dead
  • scared woman
  • kiss on the neck
  • radio
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Cast & crew

Goké, Body Snatcher from Hell Cast & Characters

Teruo Yoshida leads the cast as Sugisaka, with Tomomi Satō as Kazumi Asakura and Kathy Horan as Mrs. Neal. Directed by Hajime Sato; 15 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Hajime Sato

More films directed by Hajime Sato: The Golden Bat, Terror Beneath the Sea, House of Terrors and The Glamorous Ghost.

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Plot

Goké, Body Snatcher from Hell Plot Summary

What happens in Goké, Body Snatcher from Hell from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 17 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

An urgent bomb-threat radio message immediately throws a routine flight into chaos. co-pilot Sugisaka, Teruo Yoshida, orders a baggage check, while stewardess Kuzumi, Tomomi Satō, opens an unattended suitcase under a bench and discovers a rifle. The man with no bag pulls a gun on Sugisaka and forces the pilot to steer toward Okinawa. He shoots the plane’s transistor radio just as news reports a UFO over Japan, with Japanese and U.S. Air Force fighters in pursuit. A luminous object streaks across the sky, disables the aircraft’s controls, and ignites an engine fire. The plane crashes on an uncharted, deserted island.

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The whole story of Goké, Body Snatcher from Hell, scene by scene

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Goké, Body Snatcher from Hell Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Goké, Body Snatcher from Hell.

"Body Snatcher from Hell" U.S. theatrical trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Goké, Body Snatcher from Hell?

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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Goké, Body Snatcher from Hell FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Goké, Body Snatcher from Hell, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Goké, Body Snatcher from Hell?

Goké, Body Snatcher from Hell runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Goké, Body Snatcher from Hell released?

Goké, Body Snatcher from Hell was released on August 14, 1968.

Who directed Goké, Body Snatcher from Hell?

Goké, Body Snatcher from Hell was directed by Hajime Sato.

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Who is in the cast of Goké, Body Snatcher from Hell?

Goké, Body Snatcher from Hell stars Teruo Yoshida as Sugisaka, Tomomi Satō as Kazumi Asakura and Kathy Horan as Mrs. Neal, among 15 credited actors.

Does Goké, Body Snatcher from Hell have a post-credit scene?

No. Goké, Body Snatcher from Hell has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Goké, Body Snatcher from Hell in?

The original language of Goké, Body Snatcher from Hell is Japanese.

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