Space Amoeba (1970): Cast & Plot
Space Amoeba is a 1970 adventure horror film directed by Ishirô Honda, starring Yukiko Kobayashi as Saki, native girl, Haruo Nakajima and Akira Kubo. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Ishirô Honda
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Toho
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Space Amoeba About?
The premise of Space Amoeba without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a research probe crashes on a remote Pacific atoll, alien parasites aboard the craft begin converting native fauna into giant weapons. The parasites attach to a squid, a crab and a snapping turtle, mutating each into a towering, monstrous version of itself. With the transformed creatures wreaking havoc, the invaders aim to use them to conquer Earth.
Space Amoeba Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- shot in the eye
- giant octopus
- space probe
- kaiju
- 1970s
- turtle
- suicide
- possession
- multi monster finale
- man monster fight
- legend
- japan
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- giant squid
- burned to death
- volcanic eruption
- shock
- mind control
- alien creature
- amoeba
- psychotronic film
- island adventure
- tokusatsu
- giant monster sci fi
- alien invasion sci fi
- airplane
- corporate spy
- cave
- islander
- shaman
- alien possession
- lava
- rocket launch
- tribe
- giant turtle
- gasoline
- amnesia
- beach
- alien
- island
- monster
- spy
- priest
- photographer
- native
- monster versus monster
- loss of friend
- frostbite
- fire
- falling from height
- dolphin
Space Amoeba Cast & Characters
Yukiko Kobayashi leads the cast as Saki, native girl, with Haruo Nakajima as Gezora / Ganimes and Akira Kubo as Taro Kudo. Directed by Ishirô Honda; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ishirô Honda
- Yukiko Kobayashi as Saki, native girl
- Haruo Nakajima as Gezora / Ganimes
- Akira Kubo as Taro Kudo
- Haruyoshi Nakamura as Kamoebas
Also Starring in Space Amoeba
· 13 more- Kenji Sahara Makoto Obata
- Sachio Sakai The Editor (uncredited)
- Yoshio Tsuchiya Dr. Kyoichi Mida
- Yû Fujiki Promotion Division Manager (uncredited)
- Shigeo Katō Islander (uncredited)
- Rinsaku Ogata Islander (uncredited)
- Wataru Ōmae Sakura (uncredited)
- Tetsu Nakamura Chieftain Ombo
- Yukihiko Gondō Islander (uncredited)
- Chōtarō Tōgin Yokoyama, an agent (uncredited)
- Atsuko Takahashi Ayako Hoshino
- Noritake Saito Rico, the guide (uncredited)
- Yûko Sugihara Stewardess (uncredited)
More from Ishirô Honda
More films directed by Ishirô Honda, best-rated first: Godzilla, Godzilla, King of the Monsters!, King Kong vs. Godzilla and Godzilla.
Space Amoeba Plot Summary
What happens in Space Amoeba 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
The Helios 7 space probe is launched on a noble mission to study Jupiter, a voyage intended to widen humanity’s understanding of the outer Solar System. Along the way, the probe is overtaken by an otherworldly intruder: the Space Amoeba, an amorphous parasitic entity that corrupts the ship’s systems and becomes a dangerous force to be reckoned with. As the probe continues outward, the Amoeba clings to its journey and ultimately makes a dramatic return to Earth, crashing into the South Pacific with the alien presence still attached to it.
Full summary
The whole story of Space Amoeba, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Space Amoeba?
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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What planet was the Helios 7 space probe originally launched to study?
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Movies Like Space Amoeba
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including It Came from Beneath the Sea, The X from Outer Space and Monster from the Ocean Floor.
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It Came from Beneath the Sea 1955 -
The X from Outer Space 1967 -
Monster from the Ocean Floor 1954 -
Space Monster Wangmagwi 1967 -
Monster a Go-Go! 1965 -
Alien from the Deep 1989 -
Invasion of Astro-Monster 1965 -
The Green Slime 1968 -
Attack of the Crab Monsters 1957 -
Killers from Space 1954 -
Octaman 1971 -
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Space Amoeba FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Space Amoeba, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Space Amoeba?
Space Amoeba runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Space Amoeba released?
Space Amoeba was released on August 1, 1970.
Who directed Space Amoeba?
Space Amoeba was directed by Ishirô Honda.
More films by Ishirô Honda Who is in the cast of Space Amoeba?
Space Amoeba stars Yukiko Kobayashi as Saki, native girl, Haruo Nakajima as Gezora / Ganimes and Akira Kubo as Taro Kudo, among 17 credited actors.
Does Space Amoeba have a post-credit scene?
No. Space Amoeba has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Space Amoeba in?
The original language of Space Amoeba is Japanese.
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