Gappa, the Triphibian Monster
An expedition in the South Pacific lands on a tropical island where the natives worship the mysterious deity Gappa. An earthquake opens up an underground cavern and a baby reptile is discovered inside. The natives warn the foreigners to leave the hatching alone, but they don't listen and take it back to a zoo in Japan. Soon after, moma and papa Gappa start smashing Tokyo looking for their kidnapped child.
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Gappa, the Triphibian Monster
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 22, 1967
Runtime
1h 24m
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction, Action
User Score
57%
Original Title
大巨獣ガッパ
Production Companies
Nikkatsu Corporation, Manson International
Director
Haruyasu Noguchi
Description
An expedition in the South Pacific lands on a tropical island where the natives worship the mysterious deity Gappa. An earthquake opens up an underground cavern and a baby reptile is discovered inside. The natives warn the foreigners to leave the hatching alone, but they don't listen and take it back to a zoo in Japan. Soon after, moma and papa Gappa start smashing Tokyo looking for their kidnapped child.