The Monster Island

Name: The Monster Island
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2002-10-25
Duration: 45 min
Cast: Jörg Buttgereit

2002 · 45m

Documentary

Jörg Buttgereit, a lifelong fan of Japanese monster movies, as he travels to Japan to explore the world of Kaijū cinema — including iconic figures like Godzilla and Gamera.

Cast

Jörg Buttgereit
Self (Host)

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Production

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Directed by

Jörg Buttgereit

Where to watch

Not streaming anywhere right now — rental or physical it is.

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Released: October 25, 2002

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