Kamen Rider vs. Shocker 1972

Overview

Kamen Rider vs. Shocker is a 1972 Japanese tokusatsu superhero short film directed by Minoru Yamada and based on the original Kamen Rider television series. The story begins when Professor Daidōji develops a gravity machine known as the GX Device. Seeking to acquire the powerful machine, the organization known as Shocker attacks the professor and destroys his laboratory, though they ultimately come away empty-handed. Shocker agents soon discover that the critical plans for the GX Device are in the possession of the professor's daughter, who is currently celebrating her birthday. To thwart the villains, the Kamen Riders and FBI agent Kazuya Taki must step in to protect the professor's daughter and prevent Shocker from obtaining the plans. Released in Japan on March 17, 1972, the film falls under the science fiction, action, and adventure genres and features appearances by cast members including Hideyo Amamoto, Hiroshi Fujioka, Shinji Nakae, and Takeshi Sasaki.