Space Amoeba
Aug 01, 1970 · 1h 24m
Director
Ishirō HondaOverview
When a space probe crash-lands on a far-flung Pacific atoll, the craft's alien stowaways decide to take over their new world one creature at a time. Soon, the parasitic life forms latch onto three indigenous critters -- a squid, a crab and a snapping turtle -- and transform them into colossal mutant monsters.
Cast of Space Amoeba
Akira KuboTaro Kudo
Atsuko TakahashiAyako Hoshino
Yukiko KobayashiSaki, native girl
Kenji SaharaMakoto Obata
Yoshio TsuchiyaDr. Kyoichi Mida
Tetsu NakamuraChieftain Ombo
Yū FujikiAsia Development Promotion Division Manager- Noritake SaitoRico
- Yûko SugiharaStewardess
Sachio SakaiThe Editor
Chōtarō TōginYokoyama
Wataru ŌmaeSakura- Yukihiko GondōSergio Islander
Shigeo KatōSergio Islander
Rinsaku OgataSergio Islander
Haruo NakajimaGezora / Ganimes / Taro Kudo (water scene stunt double)- Haruyoshi NakamuraKamoebas
Ichirô MurakoshiSpace Amoeba / Narrator (voices) (uncredited)- Sōji UbukataAirplane Passenger (uncredited)
- Yoshio KatsubeNews Reporter (uncredited)
- Eisaburo KomatsuNews Reporter (uncredited)
- Kôichi SatôNews Reporter (uncredited)
- Kamayuki TsubonoBystander (uncredited)
- Seiji OnakaSergio Islander (uncredited)
- Masaki ShinoharaSergio Islander (uncredited)
Crew of Space Amoeba
Ishirō HondaDirector
Ei OgawaScreenplay- Fumio TanakaExecutive Producer
Tomoyuki TanakaExecutive Producer
Akira IfukubeOriginal Music Composer- Taiichi KankuraDirector of Photography
- Masahisa HimiEditor
- Takeo KitaProduction Design
- Yasuei YagiModeling, Costume Design
Nobuyuki YasumaruModeling, Costume Design
Teizô ToshimitsuModeling, Costume Design- Kanae MasuoSound Recordist
Sadamasa ArikawaVisual Effects, Visual Effects Director, Special Effects- Fumiyoshi HaraVFX Lighting Artist, Lighting Technician
Teruyoshi NakanoVisual Effects Director, Special Effects Assistant, Visual Effects, Special Effects- Yasushi SakaiProduction Manager
Jiro ShirasakiVisual Effects Art Director, Special Effects Assistant- Haruo NakajimaStunt Double, Stunts
- Kazukiyo TanakaStill Photographer
- Mutsumi ToshimaVisual Effects Art Director, Special Effects Assistant
About Space Amoeba
What is Space Amoeba about?
When a space probe crash-lands on a far-flung Pacific atoll, the craft's alien stowaways decide to take over their new world one creature at a time. Soon, the parasitic life forms latch onto three indigenous critters -- a squid, a crab and a snapping turtle -- and transform them into colossal mutant monsters.
When was Space Amoeba released?
Space Amoeba was released on August 1, 1970.
Where can I watch Space Amoeba?
Space Amoeba is streaming on Criterion Channel in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Space Amoeba?
Space Amoeba runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
Who directed Space Amoeba?
Space Amoeba was directed by Ishirō Honda.
Who is in the cast of Space Amoeba?
The cast of Space Amoeba includes Akira Kubo (Taro Kudo), Atsuko Takahashi (Ayako Hoshino), Yukiko Kobayashi (Saki, native girl), Kenji Sahara (Makoto Obata) and Yoshio Tsuchiya (Dr. Kyoichi Mida).
Is Space Amoeba on Netflix?
No, Space Amoeba is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on Criterion Channel instead.