Gappa, the Triphibian Monster

Gappa, the Triphibian Monster

Vast! Hideous! Invincible!

1967 · 84 min · ★ 5.6 · Horror, Science Fiction, Action

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.

Directed by Haruyasu Noguchi · Written by Ryuzo Nakanishi

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