War of the Monsters 1967
“unearthly monsters... with terrifying destructive powers... battle to the death... to the victor — the planet earth.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 89 minutes
- Director
- Shigeo Tanaka
- Networks
- Daiei Film, American-International Television (AIP-TV)
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family
What is War of the Monsters?
War of the Monsters is a fantasy, science fiction, and action film released in the United States on March 15, 1967. The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-nine minutes and is classified as not rated.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1967
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 89 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 15, 1967
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America, Japan
- Studios
- Daiei Film, American-International Television (AIP-TV)
- Genres
- Fantasy, Science Fiction, Action, TV Movie
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.0/10 from 1 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~89 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Daiei Film, American-International Television (AIP-TV)
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Overview
War of the Monsters is a fantasy, science fiction, and action film released in the United States on March 15, 1967. The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-nine minutes and is classified as not rated. The story begins when an expedition travels to a remote island to find a priceless opal. This opal is actually the egg of the powerful Barugon, a huge lizard-like monster capable of freezing foes with its long tongue and disintegrating them with a devastating rainbow ray. As Gammera begins to fight Barugon, several plans are put into motion to stop both monsters and keep the damage to Japan at a minimum. Unearthly monsters with terrifying destructive powers battle each other throughout the film. The movie combines elements of fantasy, science fiction, and action, featuring runtime and release details documented in film databases.
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“A gripping exploration of fantasy and science fiction that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Where can I stream or watch War of the Monsters online?
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Is War of the Monsters worth watching?
War of the Monsters holds a community rating of 8.0/10 based on 1 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Fantasy, Science Fiction for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie War of the Monsters and when was it released?
War of the Monsters is a feature film with a runtime of 89 minutes. It was released in 1967. Release status: Released.
Who directed War of the Monsters?
War of the Monsters was directed by Shigeo Tanaka.
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