The Human Vapor (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1960, The Human Vapor is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by Ishirō Honda, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. A librarian is subject to a scientific experiment which goes wrong and transforms him into 'The Human Vapour'. He uses his new ability to rob banks to fund the career of his girlfriend, a beautiful dancer. The Human Vapour is ruthless in his quest for money and kills anyone who stands in his way, especially police. He soon becomes Tokyo's most wanted criminal. Can he be stopped before he kills again?
Who’s in it. The Human Vapor stars Yoshio Tsuchiya as Mr. Mizuno, Kaoru Yachigusa as Fujichiyo Kasuga, Tatsuya Mihashi as Detective Okamoto and Keiko Sata as Reporter Kyoko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Human Vapor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Human Vapor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Human Vapor tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Human Vapor (1960)?
- In US, The Human Vapor is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Human Vapor worth watching?
- The Human Vapor holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Human Vapor?
- The Human Vapor stars Yoshio Tsuchiya, Kaoru Yachigusa, Tatsuya Mihashi, Keiko Sata and Bokuzen Hidari.
- When was The Human Vapor released?
- The Human Vapor was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.