Yongary, Monster from the Deep (1967): Cast & Plot
Yongary, Monster from the Deep is a 1967 sci-fi horror film directed by Kim Kee-duk, starring Cho Kyoung-min as Yongary, Lee Soon-jae and Lee Kwang-ho. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 19m (79 min)
- Director
- Kim Kee-duk
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Geukdong Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Yongary, Monster from the Deep About?
The premise of Yongary, Monster from the Deep without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Seismic tremors across central Korea are discovered to be the work of Yongary, a gigantic prehistoric reptile that feeds on gasoline. The ancient monster erupts onto the scene, unleashing terrifying destructive power as it rampages through Seoul, leaving the city in chaos and panic. Efforts by officials and the military prove futile against its unstoppable onslaught.
Yongary, Monster from the Deep Themes & Keywords
· 23 tags- psychotronic film
- b sci fi
- giant monster sci fi
- reptile
- korea
- earthquake
- kaiju
- itching
- ammonia
- astronaut
- partially lost film
- rocket
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- newlywed
- jet
- helicopter
- exploding airplane
- brother sister relationship
- sibling relationship
- scientist hero
- military
- little boy
- giant monster
- remake
Yongary, Monster from the Deep Cast & Characters
Cho Kyoung-min leads the cast as Yongary, with Lee Soon-jae as Yoo Kwang-nam and Lee Kwang-ho as Icho. Directed by Kim Kee-duk; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kim Kee-duk
- Cho Kyoung-min as Yongary
- Lee Soon-jae as Yoo Kwang-nam
- Lee Kwang-ho as Icho
- Kim Sin-jae as Kim Yu-ir's Mother
Also Starring in Yongary, Monster from the Deep
· 4 more- Twist Kim Soldier
- Nam Jeong-im Suna
- Oh Yeong-il Ko Il-woo
- Moon Kang Kim Yu-ri
More from Kim Kee-duk
More films directed by Kim Kee-duk: North and South and The Barefooted Young.
Yongary, Monster from the Deep Plot Summary
What happens in Yongary, Monster from the Deep from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In South Korea, a family gathering for the wedding of Yoo Kwang-nam, an astronaut, is upended when he is recalled to duty to monitor a nuclear test in the Middle East. The event sets off a chain of tense moments as the country braces for the unknown, and the political system weighs how much to reveal to its people. The test’s aftershocks trigger an earthquake that unexpectedly shifts its epicenter toward the heart of Korea, throwing officials into a careful dance of information control and precaution. As the tremors intensify, authorities delay public notice until they are certain the quake will strike, a decision that grows more controversial as the danger inches closer to home.
Full summary
The whole story of Yongary, Monster from the Deep, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Yongary, Monster from the Deep?
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 is the name of the monstrous creature that terrorizes South Korea in the film?
Yongary, Monster from the Deep Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Godzillas Todespranke” and “Godzilla - Das Monster mit der Todespranke”.
- Also known as
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- Godzillas Todespranke
- Godzilla - Das Monster mit der Todespranke
- Godzilla - Monster des Schreckens
- Great Monster Yongary
- Ґодзілла – монстр терору
- Taekoesu Yonggary
- Youngary
- O Monstro das Profundezas
- Yongary, monstre des abysses
- Movykápi
- To Tépas Tou Buloú
- Yongary il più grande mostro
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- Dai koesu Yongkari
- ヤンガリ
- Монстр Ёнггари
- Yongary - Das Monster aus der Tiefe
- 대괴수 용가리
- Yongary, el monstruo del abismo
- Йонґарі, монстр з глибини
- Yongary, el monstruo de las profundidades
- Γιονγκάρι, το τέρας του βυθού
- 大怪兽龙卡利
- 大怪獸龍卡利
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Yongary, Monster from the Deep FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Yongary, Monster from the Deep, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Yongary, Monster from the Deep?
Yongary, Monster from the Deep runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).
When was Yongary, Monster from the Deep released?
Yongary, Monster from the Deep was released on August 13, 1967.
Who directed Yongary, Monster from the Deep?
Yongary, Monster from the Deep was directed by Kim Kee-duk.
More films by Kim Kee-duk Who is in the cast of Yongary, Monster from the Deep?
Yongary, Monster from the Deep stars Cho Kyoung-min as Yongary, Lee Soon-jae as Yoo Kwang-nam and Lee Kwang-ho as Icho, among 8 credited actors.
Does Yongary, Monster from the Deep have a post-credit scene?
No. Yongary, Monster from the Deep has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Yongary, Monster from the Deep in?
The original language of Yongary, Monster from the Deep is Korean.
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