Frankenstein Conquers the World
“A fearsome kaijin? A mad new antagonistic kaiju? A golden entertainment epic of Japan-U.S. collaboration!”
During WWII, Germans obtain the immortal heart of Frankenstein's monster and transport it to Japan to prevent it being seized by the Allies. Kept in a Hiroshima laboratory, it is seeming lost when the United States destroys the city with the atomic bomb. Years later a wild boy is discovered wandering the streets of the city alone, born of the immortal heart.
Where to watch Frankenstein Conquers the World in United States
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Frankenstein Conquers the World
Frankenstein Conquers the World is a 1965 Japanese-language horror and science fiction film directed by Ishirō Honda. The cast is led by Tadao Takashima, Nick Adams, Kumi Mizuno. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Frankenstein Conquers the World was produced by TOHO and Henry G. Saperstein Enterprises Inc. and made in Japan. It was released on August 8, 1965.
- Director
- Ishirō Honda
- Writers
- Takeshi Kimura, Reuben Bercovitch, Jerry Sohl
- Release date
- August 8, 1965
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- TOHO, Henry G. Saperstein Enterprises Inc.
Frankenstein Conquers the World cast & crew
Frankenstein Conquers the World was directed by Ishirō Honda and written by Takeshi Kimura, Reuben Bercovitch, and Jerry Sohl.
The cast features Tadao Takashima as Dr. Yuzo Kawaji, Nick Adams as Dr. James Bowen, Kumi Mizuno as Dr. Sueko Togami, Yoshio Tsuchiya as Daigo Kawai, Koji Furuhata as Frankenstein, and Jun Tazaki as Hideo Nishi, Director of the Okayama Prefectural Police.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Akira Ifukube, cinematography is by Hajime Koizumi, and it was produced by Samuel Z. Arkoff and Reuben Bercovitch.
Is Frankenstein Conquers the World worth watching?
Frankenstein Conquers the World holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 73 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror and science fiction, Frankenstein Conquers the World is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Frankenstein Conquers the World
Tadao Takashima
Dr. Yuzo Kawaji
Nick Adams
Dr. James Bowen
Kumi Mizuno
Dr. Sueko Togami
Yoshio Tsuchiya
Daigo Kawai
Koji Furuhata
Frankenstein
Jun Tazaki
Hideo Nishi, Director of the Okayama Prefectural Police
Susumu Fujita
Osaka Prefectural Police Chief
Takashi Shimura
Hiroshima Army Hospital doctor
Nobuo Nakamura
Dr. Suga
Kenji Sahara
Tadokoro, Bowen's assistant
Hisaya Ito
Osaka Police Sergeant
Yoshibumi Tajima
Murata, Japanese Imperial Navy submarine captain
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Frankenstein Conquers the World — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Frankenstein Conquers the World in United States?
Frankenstein Conquers the World is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Frankenstein Conquers the World on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Frankenstein Conquers the World is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Frankenstein Conquers the World in?
Frankenstein Conquers the World is originally in Japanese, with audio tracks including Japanese, German, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Frankenstein Conquers the World?
Frankenstein Conquers the World runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is Frankenstein Conquers the World rated?
It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 73 ratings.
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