---
title: "GAMERA 1999"
year: 1999
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/gamera-1999-1999"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 734649
imdb_id: "tt12920868"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 140
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# GAMERA 1999 (1999) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/gamera-1999-1999

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Gamera 1999 is a documentary directed by Hideaki Anno that chronicles the making of Shusuke Kaneko's Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris. It functions as a video diary, capturing the production process from the initial concept through to the finished film.

The documentary features contributions from Shusuke Kaneko, Shinji Higuchi, and Kazunori Ito. It provides an inside look at the development and creation of the Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris production.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A video diary documenting the production of Shusuke Kaneko's Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris."

### Why Watch
- Provides a look at the film's journey from concept to completion
- Directed by Hideaki Anno
- Features Shusuke Kaneko, Shinji Higuchi, and Kazunori Ito

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film is a documentary about production rather than a narrative feature
- Tone & Suitability: This documentary serves as a video diary of a film's production process.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #behind-the-scenes, #filmmaking-documentary, #production-diary, #japanese-cinema, #video-diary

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Screambox Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel, ARROW | Pluto TV, Plex, Plex Channel, Cineverse | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Arrow Video Amazon Channel, ARROW | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Midnight Pulp, ARROW | Cineverse | Google Play Movies, Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Hideaki Anno, Masayuki

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Shusuke Kaneko**
- **Shinji Higuchi**
- **Kazunori Ito**
- **Ai Maeda**
- **Shinobu Nakayama**
- **Ayako Fujitani**
- **Akira Ohashi**
- **Yumika Hayashi**
- **Makoto Kamiya**
- **Hirofumi Fukuzawa**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the subject of the documentary?
The film is a documentary about the making of Shusuke Kaneko's Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris.

### Q: Who directed Gamera 1999?
The documentary was directed by Hideaki Anno.

### Q: How long is the documentary?
The documentary has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes.

### Q: Is this a narrative film?
No, it is a documentary that serves as a video diary of a film's production.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [GAMERA 1999 — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/734649)
- [Gamera 1999 (1999) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12920868/fullcredits/)
- [GAMERA 1999 - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/734649-gamera1999/cast)
- [Gamera 1999 Full Cast & Crew - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/796986-gamera-1999/cast)
- [GAMERA 1999 Cast & Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/gamera-1999/XEwGpBRjOjZvDiGDQ2CJo3/credits/)

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