Gappa, the Triphibian Monster (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1967, Gappa, the Triphibian Monster is an action, horror and science fiction film directed by Haruyasu Noguchi, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Gappa, the Triphibian Monster stars Tamio Kawachi as Hiroshi Kurosaki, Yōko Yamamoto as Itoko Koyanagi, Yuji Okada as Daize Tonooka and Kōji Wada as Mashida, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Gappa, the Triphibian Monster has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, FlixFling, IndieFlix and AsianCrush and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gappa, the Triphibian Monster page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gappa, the Triphibian Monster tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gappa, the Triphibian Monster (1967)?
- In US, Gappa, the Triphibian Monster is available to stream on YouTube TV, FlixFling and IndieFlix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gappa, the Triphibian Monster worth watching?
- Gappa, the Triphibian Monster holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gappa, the Triphibian Monster?
- Gappa, the Triphibian Monster stars Tamio Kawachi, Yōko Yamamoto, Yuji Okada, Kōji Wada and Tatsuya Fuji.
- When was Gappa, the Triphibian Monster released?
- Gappa, the Triphibian Monster was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.