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Release Year1977
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresScience Fiction, Horror
Votes33
DirectorJunji Kurata
WritersIchirō Ōtsu, Masaru Igami, Isao Matsumoto
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLegend of Dinosaurs and Monster Birds
About Legend of Dinosaurs and Monster Birds
A Japanese geologist discovers that dinosaurs still exist in caves beneath the surface of a volcanic lake.
Directed by Junji Kurata, Legend of Dinosaurs and Monster Birds leans on a strong ensemble — Tsunehiko Watase, Shōtarō Hayashi, Yōko Koizumi — 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 science fiction titles of 1977.
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