The Monster Island (2002)
• October 25th, 2002 • 0h 45min
Documentary
Overview
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.
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