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The Human Vapor (1960)

Original title: ガス人間第一号

1960-12-11 · 1h 32m · JA
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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?

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Ishirō HondaDirectorTakeshi KimuraWriter

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Yoshio TsuchiyaYoshio TsuchiyaMr. MizunoKaoru YachigusaKaoru YachigusaFujichiyo KasugaTatsuya MihashiTatsuya MihashiDetective OkamotoKeiko SataKeiko SataReporter KyokoBokuzen HidariBokuzen HidariJiyaYoshibumi TajimaYoshibumi TajimaDetective InspectorHisaya ItoHisaya ItoPolice ScientistHisaya ItôHisaya ItôPolice ScientistTatsuo MatsumuraTatsuo MatsumuraEditor IkedaFuyuki MurakamiFuyuki MurakamiDr. SanoYoshio KosugiYoshio KosugiMean DetectiveKō MishimaKō MishimaDetective Fujita

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What is The Human Vapor 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?

How long is The Human Vapor?

The Human Vapor has a runtime of 92 minutes.

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