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Release Year1998
Runtime1h 42m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes1
DirectorTakeshi Miyasaka
WritersMasaru Nakamura
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Giant Monster Appears in Tokyo
About A Giant Monster Appears in Tokyo
A large, dinosaur-like monster has risen from Tokyo Bay and attacked the city. As the government collapses into chaos, the people of a rural town in Fukui Prefecture, from whose perspective we see the entire movie, watch as the events unfold on TV. Some decide to run for their lives, some take it as a sign of the apocalypse, some go completely crazy, but most of the townspeople wait and watch, and wonder where the monster will head next.
Directed by Takeshi Miyasaka, A Giant Monster Appears in Tokyo leans on a strong ensemble — Kaori Momoi, Hirotaro Honda, Kazue Tsunogae — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1998.
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