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Warning from Space (1956): Cast

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Warning from Space is a 1956 sci-fi horror film directed by Koji Shima, starring Isao Yamagata as Dr. Matsuda, Bontarō Miake and Shōzō Nanbu. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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Warning from Space (1956) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Koji Shima
Genres
Sci-Fi , Horror
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Warning from Space About?

The premise of Warning from Space without spoilers.

When a cataclysm threatens to destroy the planet, a race of large, star‑shaped extraterrestrials travels to Earth to deliver a warning. To avoid causing panic, one of them takes on the persona of a popular singer, hoping to alert humanity without inciting chaos.

Warning from Space Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • outer space
  • monster disguised as human
  • meteor threatens earth
  • alien
  • space station
  • end of the world
  • psychotronic film
  • earth in jeopardy
  • nuclear weapon
  • echo
  • unidentified flying object
  • earthquake
+2 more
  • evacuation
  • super explosive
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Cast & crew

Warning from Space Cast & Characters

Isao Yamagata leads the cast as Dr. Matsuda, with Bontarō Miake as Dr. Kamura and Shōzō Nanbu as The Elder Dr. Itsobe. Directed by Koji Shima; 15 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Koji Shima

More films directed by Koji Shima: The Pit of Death, The Makioka Sisters and The Golden Demon.

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Warning from Space Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “Uchūjin Tōkyō ni Arawaru” and “Space Men Appear in Tokyo”.

Also known as
  • Uchūjin Tōkyō ni Arawaru
  • Space Men Appear in Tokyo
  • 스페이스피플 어피어 인 도쿄
  • Die Außerirdischen erscheinen in Tokio
  • Предупреждение из космоса
  • Asalto a la tierra
  • Le Satellite mystérieux
  • O Alerta do Espaço
  • Spacemen Appear in Tokyo
  • The Cosmic Man Appears in Tokyo
  • Unknown Satellite Over Tokyo
  • Mysterious Satellite
+3 more
  • 宇宙人在东京出现
  • Allarme dallo spazio
  • 우주인 도쿄에 나타나다

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FAQ

Warning from Space FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Warning from Space, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Warning from Space?

Warning from Space runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Warning from Space released?

Warning from Space was released on January 27, 1956.

Who directed Warning from Space?

Warning from Space was directed by Koji Shima.

More films by Koji Shima

Who is in the cast of Warning from Space?

Warning from Space stars Isao Yamagata as Dr. Matsuda, Bontarō Miake as Dr. Kamura and Shōzō Nanbu as The Elder Dr. Itsobe, among 15 credited actors.

Does Warning from Space have a post-credit scene?

No. Warning from Space has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Warning from Space in?

The original language of Warning from Space is Japanese.

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