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A ship gropes through the ice field of the Arctic. The expedition, with

American and Canadian cooperation, seeks an open water route across the top of

the continent.

Henry Hudson's fabled Northwest Passage.

There are no fables in the objective of Dr. Eiji Hidaka, the expedition

zoologist. Ashore with two companions to survey the life of the region, they

approach an Eskimo village, innocently unaware of the fabulous experiences

ahead of them.

I'd hate to live in cold like this all the time. These people have developed

special adaptations, Mr. Ayagi. Huh? Well, I hope my cameras don't freeze.

Welcome. Welcome.

We have heard of your expedition, Doctor.

Welcome to Okulun.

Welcome.

I think that those planes up there would make an interesting picture, Mr.

Ayagi.

Don't you think so?

Yeah. What are Russian jets doing here?

The border is almost a thousand miles to the west.

I hope the shore party returns soon, sir. I don't like the looks of things.

Have the ice conditions changed? No, sir, just a feeling.

Planes!

There they are, about the port beam.

Notify air defense.

Susan, we know you've marked yourself no trespassing, but you shouldn't stop a

guy for trying.

Maybe it's cold outside.

It's right, gorgeous.

You've got to thaw out.

Now, there's a South Sea Island picture to recall tonight.

Tropical shadows, dulcet sea ripples, muted mandolins, and me.

With popcorn yet.

Would you do me the honor?

Maybe. If you keep your buttery claws to yourself, remember that airmen don't

drool. They obey.

Excuse me, Captain.

Yes, sir, General.

Make it fast, Hopkins.

This just came in.

Thank you. What is it, Captain?

General, I thought you'd better see these reports. They just came in, sir.

Has this been confirmed?

Yes, sir.

We just intercepted a message from the Japanese explorer ship Chitaramaru.

Thank you, Captain.

What is it? What's wrong?

Four UFOs headed toward our missile sites.

Lovell, I want direct contact with air defense immediately.

Yes, sir. Lieutenant.

Have they been similar reports from other command posts?

No, sir. Well, ride herd.

Yes, sir.

Clark. Yes, sir. I want you to get me General Arnold in Washington pronto.

Right away, sir. General, we've made contact with their defense.

This is General O'Neill. Do you read me?

Yes, sir. This is Hawk Leader Foster.

Affirmative. Foster, four unknowns have been traced to your area.

Altitude 4,000 feet. Flying north, northeast.

A latitude of 84.27.

East longitude 176.58.

You will intercept and conduct them to base. If they resist, you will use plans

Skylark and destroy.

Roger.

Captain, what is it? Russian planes are now Americans. Trouble, huh?

Real trouble, yes.

Well, Simpson?

Still no reports of unknown from our other command post, sir. Could be their

planes have flown off course, General. It's happened before.

Perhaps. Washington, sir? The White House?

The President. He was with General Arnold when the... No need to explain

it, Lieutenant.

O'Neill speaking.

Yes, Mr. President.

Yes, sir. That's exactly the way it is.

No, sir. Only if the unknowns resist.

Yes, sir. I quite agree with you.

Yes, sir. I will call you directly.

Identify! Identify! What is your nationality and flight plan?

If you do not acknowledge, we will open fire.

Identify! Identify!

Answer immediately.

What is your nationality and flight plan?

All planes, clear for action.

Only a nuclear bomb could cause a blast like that. You're right. It was one of

those jets we saw.

And here I stand staring at that cloud when I ought to be taking the shot of

the Earth. A great news photographer I am.

Yes. Do you realize what would happen, though, should that cloud come toward

us?

Low megaton atomic bomb has exploded.

Latitude 78.97, longitude 86.32.

The other bogies now headed toward the Siberian border, awaiting further

orders.

Thank you, Sergeant.

Lovell, tell Foster to recon and photograph the destruction.

The other interceptors are to pursue the enemy.

Yes, sir.

Still no reports from Strategic Command.

It appears to be a single incident.

Do you regard a nuclear explosion as a single incident, Lieutenant?

Yes, sir. I mean, no, sir.

Excuse me, sir.

General. Air defense reports the Japanese ship Chitteramaro and the

surrounding Eskimo villages are beyond fallout. Well, thank God for that.

Try and raise the Chitteramaro. I want to speak to the captain. Yes, sir.

General, may I ask how serious you think this is?

Well, there's no point in guessing.

We'll have to play it by ear.

Whatever happens.

No, Mr. President.

I am aware of the need for restraint, sir.

Yes, sir, we'll stay on red alert until we receive further orders.

Goodbye, sir.

Well, the Russians insist their planes flew off course accidentally.

Electronic interference.

Bull! Excuse me, sir. I mean, they couldn't have mistaken the area.

I bet they were photographing our missile locations.

One plane maybe, Lieutenant, but not four.

No, headquarters believes they did fly off course accidentally, then realized

what had happened and fired on our planes in order not to be forced down.

Oh, our boys have done it on occasion, Lieutenant. We all know that.

Clark. Yes, sir. You had any luck in raising that Japanese ship? No, sir. No

air defense since you ordered them back. Our communication system is blocked out.

The explosion, sir? That's unlikely.

There must be something else causing the interference.

Keep on trying, Clark. Yes, sir.

This just doesn't make sense.

Love will get more interceptors up there. I want to find out what's going

on. Yes, sir.

Oh, Sergeant Embers.

Yes, General?

Would you give me a cup of coffee, please? Black, no sugar.

And you better make another pot. It looks like a long day.

Yes, sir.

What's the matter, Kyoko?

I don't know, Doctor. I can't reach the ship or anyone else. I can't get

anything but static.

Interference from the bomb, Doctor? I would imagine so. We'd better start back

at once. Right.

Goodbye, Chief.

Thank you.

Goodbye.

Please, Dr. Edaka, you look, you take his very old stone about cloud of death.

It's a primitive carving of a proto-Kilonian. A what?

An ancestral turtle, like the leatherback. Tell me, chief, is there a

legend connected with this?

Yes.

Old story of death and evil things that happened. Of Gamera.

Gamera, you call it?

This Gamera is obviously an object of terror.

There's a peculiar pattern in the background. Looks almost like waves,

doesn't it?

Let's ask the chief.

Is that what they are? I do not know.

Only that it is evil and very frightening.

I see.

I have a feeling that this is something very significant.

Isn't that pattern symbolic of something else?

Yes, I believe it is.

This is not the usual way that Eskimos depict the sea.

But what else could it be?

I mean, turtles live in water, so that would make sense.

Well, perhaps you are right.

Still, I think there's much more to this than meets the eye.

The cloud is spreading.

But why should any of those planes be carrying an atomic bomb?

They don't trust each other. That's why they stay on the earth.

Look there.

Abandon ship!

All hands, abandon ship!

Can they rock? No, sir. All frequencies appear to be jammed. Then forget it.

Abandon ship!

Abandon ship!

Quick, get out of here! Are you insane? Clear the bridge!

Abandon ship! Forget the helm! Get out of here! Hurry!

Sucky, keep going. Hurry!

unable to contact Captain Foster, sir.

He reports the Chitteramaro destroyed. All that remains is a huge crack in the

ice and debris. What?

No sign of survivors, sir. Now, Foster said that ship was beyond the area of

the explosion. Now, what happened?

Well, sir, I... I don't exactly know how to explain his report.

It's just that... Well, sir, he says... All right, Lovell, this is no time to

get tongue-tied. Now, let's hear it. Captain Foster insists that after he was

separated from his group, he saw a giant turtle walking away from the area where

the Chitteramaro was last sighted.

A huge creature, 150, maybe 200 feet tall.

He circled the area to take another look, but it was gone as if it had flown

away. Now, that's what he says, sir. The captain's kidding. A giant turtle?

He must have been working too hard.

That's one we haven't heard before. All right, Sergeant, get back to your

duties. Yes, sir.

Now, look, Lovell, I don't know what the hell is going on here, but we're going

to find out.

Now, I want a full report on this hallucination, and I also want a

helicopter over that disaster area to see if there are any survivors.

Maybe some people are sure of whatever happened. Happen. Sergeant Embers. Yes,

sir. I want you to contact General Yarasaka in Tokyo. Now inform him of

what has happened, that we're doing all possible to rescue survivors.

Also, General Arnold in Washington.

Tell him it is absolutely imperative that he meet me. Coded instructions will

follow. Yes, sir.

A giant turtle.

And now, back to the second half of the discussion and your host, Mr. Standish.

Hello, I'm J.T. Standish, along with my guests.

The noted zoologist, Dr. Emerick Contrere, author of The Factual Basis of

Legends. And on my right, this network's genial science editor, author of such

books as Non-Science or Nonsense, Jules Manning.

Our subject, the giant turtle Gamera.

Certainly one of the most controversial subjects of our time.

Dr. Contreras, earlier in our program, you stated the belief that Gamera could

in fact exist, while Mr. Manning disagreed rather vigorously. And I still

do. This theory of Dr. Haddock is pure science fiction, a figment of an

unbridled imagination.

Mr. Manning, any theory until proven appears unbelievable to the ignorant.

Dr. Hidaka's conclusions are based upon a life study.

Now let me restate that turtles, porpoises, or scientifically, telonians,

appear constantly in the most ancient texts.

For example, the Greek Terrabulia mythology that lived in fire, and also

the Pyrobola of Pliny.

What are you trying to prove, Doctor? That to a scholar, there is more than

just a casual basis for Dr. Hidaka's conclusions.

We know for a fact...

that a mere million years ago or so, the gigantic Kalasakhalis Atlas plodded over

the hills of northern India.

The largest turtle ever known, a link to the more distant past.

Now, how gigantic were turtles a hundred million years ago, or even two hundred

million years ago?

I'd like to discuss the conflicting newspaper report. So you and the eminent

Dr. Hidaka conclude that this Gamera creature has been hibernating

underground for 200 million years until now, when he decides to take a stroll.

Oh, Dr.

Contreras, you do have a sense of humor.

I'm simply advancing the theory that the great granddaddy of all turtles could

have reappeared.

released from its tomb of ice by the explosion of the bomb.

Now, you may blithely ignore the statements of Dr.

Hidaka, if you wish.

However, I note that you haven't offered a more reasonable explanation for the

total destruction of the Chitteramaru.

If you'll get down from your pulpit for one minute, I'd like to ask you why

Washington is so silent about all this. Or do you know more about it than the

government? It would not be the first time Washington has kept the truth from

the public, whether it be flying saucers or Gamera. Oh, so now you believe in

flying saucers along with 200 feet turtles that survive atomic bomb

explosions.

Of course, we all know there really is a Santa Claus.

Oh, Dr.

Contreras, every time you bray, you make a bigger jackass of yourself.

Jules, please.

Mr.

Standish, I demand an apology.

I've devoted my life to science. Gentlemen, gentlemen. You'll get no

apology from me, Contreras. I prefer to expose you. You have no scholarship to

back your arguments. You have no arguments. Only invective.

Read. Read. Read.

Read Virgil's Laocoon. Read Paradise Lost.

The Ravings of a Lunatic. Read of the Pyrites. The Fire Without and the Frost

Within. Read, you ignorant ape.

Read what intelligent men have written for thousands of years.

What did he call me? Choose, please.

He called me an ape? Gentlemen. Not merely ape. Quiet. Please remember.

would you care for a magazine or newspaper sir oh thanks you're very kind

you're welcome sir

Do you suppose there's any connection between this and what happened to the

Shidori Maru, Doctor?

I'm personally inclined to believe there is, yes.

Although we don't know what happened to the ship.

Then the radio blackout was that mere coincidence.

And those reports General O'Neill told us about Dr. Hidaka, I think there is a

connection between them somehow.

I'm sure of it.

And far-fetched as it seems, I'm convinced all this has something to do

with Kamran.

You mean you believe such a beast might really exist?

Of course, you're the scientist and I'm just a layman doctor.

But still, after all, except for the pilot's report and the Eskimo stone,

there's really nothing to go on.

Still, you can't just discount all that evidence.

No, you can't.

To do so is just dangerous and foolish.

I'm afraid Gamera is real.

A creature like that.

Do you realize the amount of damage it could cause? Of course I do.

In civilized areas, it would be capable of destroying whole towns.

My!

Well, you'll convince me doctor anyway, let's hope general Arnold can convince

the people in Washington All

right,

miss out but you take this down Sam this mr. Jones type of the report of a

fugitive. Thank you gentlemen

I think we know why we're here. Let us not waste any time.

General Arnold, we'd appreciate your report. Yes, sir.

In addition to our initial findings, huge footprints, not unlike those of a

turtle, leading from the area of the explosion to the exact spot of the

destruction of the ship, and also where Captain Foster of our air defense claims

he saw the giant turtle.

And during the last 13 hours, we have seized reliable sightings of flying

saucers, all fitting the identical description, starting over Nome, Alaska,

proceeding to Saskatchewan, on to Toronto, London, Munich, Warsaw, and

now Moscow.

General, are you inferring that these sightings of UFOs are related to the

reports of a...

Giant turtle, a horrendous monster, right out of mythology.

I'm inferring nothing, Senator.

I'm reporting facts as we know them.

And I might add that if UFO continues its pattern, it will be sighted next

over Japan.

I would estimate in five or six hours, or shortly before Dr.

Hidaka is scheduled to land in Tokyo. Dr.

Hidaka?

Does he have some standing in world science councils?

I've never heard of them.

And I'm considered expert enough to head committees on nuclear fission and the

like. This man should not be permitted to terrify the world with such

distortions unless he is qualified to throw some light, some ray of light on

these incredible reports.

The point is that Dr. Hidaka is eminently qualified.

I have examined all the reports.

including the transcript of the conversation between General Arnold and

Dr. Hidaka shortly after the zoologist was rescued by one of our helicopters.

It is evident that he is a logical man and one who relies on facts.

And from what he learned about Gamera as a result of his research and the

evidence at the scene of destruction, I respect his conclusions, whether his

knowledge is derived from science or mythology, both extensive.

Mr. Secretary, you must agree that until more logical explanations are available,

the public should not be informed of this factual evidence of

supposed footprints of supposed monsters.

That decision was made by the Commander-in-Chief. I do know that if

Gamera exists and did survive an atomic explosion, our world is about to face a

calamity of enormous proportions.

Well, I for one will not be coerced by this schoolboy myth, the flaming

dragons.

And frankly, Mr. Secretary, I am disturbed.

I am deeply disturbed to see that you have decided to go along with these

alarmists.

Are you, Senator?

Well, from the facts, I am quite concerned.

Deeply concerned.

And so is the President.

General Arnold.

Has Dr. Hidaka offered any advice?

No, sir. There was none he could offer until he knows more about the creature.

Gentlemen, I think we're in for a time of it.

General Arnold, you're relieved of all duties at the command post and will take

this assignment, the Gamera operation.

Report directly to me.

Yes, sir.

Now, gentlemen, if you will excuse us, the president is waiting.

The only three known survivors of the ill-fated exploration ship Chidori Maru,

Dr. Eiji Hidaka and his two companions will arrive in Tokyo tomorrow.

Miss Sakurai.

Ah, Mr. Ueda. Good afternoon.

Good afternoon. I was on my way to see you. What's wrong? Has Tosha been

misbehaving at school? No, not really misbehaving, exactly.

Here, look at this.

Oh, no.

Not more turtles.

Yes. It would seem your brother has some sort of obsession about turtles, Mr.

Kurai. I know how children are.

They all love to collect pets and things.

But this goes beyond that, so I thought I ought to see you. You mean it's

interfering with his work?

So much so that if he continues, he could be expelled.

Of course, I understand how lonely it is for him in that lighthouse out there

without any friends.

Oh, yes.

It is very hard on a little boy his age.

Yes, I know it is.

Still, you will speak to him about doing better at school, won't you? And I'm so

sorry he has caused you this trouble. Not at all. Good day.

Tolstoy and his silly turtles.

Did you rest well, father?

Do you like working at night?

Well, there's not much need for lighthouses during the day, is there?

No. May I be excused?

Toshio?

Come here.

What are you up to, Toshio?

Are you going to feed your turtle?

Oh, father. Yes?

Could you come here a second? Yes, what is it?

Toshio, your sister and I understand your love for your pet turtle, but we

want to talk to you about it.

Come out here.

Come, Toshio.

You have to learn to make friends with people as well as animals, Toshio.

Your turtle is very nice, but you have to have other friends too.

Set him free, Toshio.

It would be better for him to return to the lake and better for you to forget

about turtles.

Listen. If you promise to get rid of that turtle, I think father will buy you

something. Anything you like.

Yes, I will.

What would you like most, Toshio? Tell me.

You want me to tell you what I would really like? What is it, Toshio? Yes,

tell us. What is it?

To keep it.

Toshio, I want you to set him free.

If you don't, nobody will do it for you.

It would be a lot nicer, wouldn't it, if you went out yourself and let him go?

Listen to me, Toshio.

I realize that this may seem cruel. It is. But I'm doing it for your sake.

You do understand, don't you?

Don't go in the ocean. Stay where I put you.

Tosho! Nobuyo!

What is it? Why are you running? Look!

Look at what? The ocean?

Go to bed now.

Earthquake! Nobuyo!

Tosho, are you all right?

No, it's not an earthquake. Look!

Come back!

Toucho!

Toshio! Toshio!

Toshio! Toshio!

Toshio!

Toshio!

Toshio, wake up! Wake up!

Wake up, son!

Toshio!

Are you all right? Sure, I'm all right. That big turtle, Gamera, huh? Yes, but

he's gone.

Apparently, he's gone back in the ocean.

But how do I get down here on the ground?

It was a miracle, Tosio.

Gamera caught you and put you down.

Huh? Gamera put me down? Yes. You're safe. You're safe.

Thank goodness.

Good evening, Dr. Hidaka.

Dr. Hidaka, could you answer a few questions?

Do you know what General Long's plan is? No, I'm with you when General Dean

didn't speak to him, did you, sir?

Attention, please. Will Dr.

Hidaka, arriving on Pan-American flight 819, please report to the desk for a

message? Thank you, doctor. Dr. Hidaka, please report to the Pan-American desk

for a message. Hello, Hidaka speaking.

Why, of course. I'm practically on my way.

That was Professor Morase in Hokkaido.

Gamera was seen there by a number of reliable witnesses. In Hokkaido?

Yes, we'll leave immediately.

Yes, sir.

The scout planes have not yet been able to locate Gamera, who is now definitely

known to be on or near Hokkaido.

Please stay tuned for continuing announcements and bulletins. It's

dreadful, isn't it?

Where's Toshio, in bed?

Yes, he's had quite an evening.

We all have.

Come on out of there.

I know why.

I bet Gamma scared you, but he's gone.

Did you feel that tremor? What's so unusual?

We have them all the time here. Yeah, but not that rough.

I've spotted Gamera.

Yes, he's headed for the geothermal installation.

Something must be wrong. I'm getting nothing but a high frequency noise.

Another tremor.

What's going on?

What is it? An earthquake.

Or a steam explosion.

Good evening, Captain.

I'm Dr. Hidaka of Tokyo University.

How do you do? I'm Kyoko Yamamoto, his assistant. How do you do?

And who is this? Oh, I'm Ayogi, Nito Press. I'm afraid I'll have to ask you

to leave. The press is barred.

Captain, just a moment.

Perhaps you could make an exception, Captain, in the case of Mr. Ayogi here.

I feel he can make a worthwhile contribution to our efforts here. He's

been with us from the start, and I value his opinion very highly. Very well, sir.

You can stay. Thank you.

Explain the situation.

At 19.30 hours, Gamora destroyed the lighthouse at Erima here. Then he

disappeared. But then, within the last ten minutes, he was spotted near the

geothermal power plant by aerial reconnaissance.

Geothermal power plant?

Allow me to explain, Doctor. In a volcanic area such as this, there are

many natural steam vents, or fumaroles, pouring out steam at about a thousand

degrees. This tremendous natural energy has been harnessed to generate

electricity. I see. Then there is superheated vapor at a thousand degrees

issuing from the ground there. Exactly, sir. Excuse me, Dr. Hidaka.

Steam that hot could kill a person instantly, could it not? Then why can't

we use that steam to destroy Gamera? I don't think it would work, Captain. You

mustn't forget that atomic bomb generated far greater heat. And yet

Gamera was able to survive.

Dr. Hidaka, what is there that could stop Gamera then?

Don't know.

What's the maximum output of that man?

350,000 kilowatts. 350,000.

It might just work.

Red Scout calling Red Leader. Red Scout calling Red Leader. This is Red Leader.

All units ready to attack.

Stand by. Over.

They are ready to attack now, Captain.

Please hold off the attack for a while. Let's try my plan first.

Yes, sir.

Doctor, we're ready, sir.

Yes, you're ready, Doctor.

He's getting close to the wires.

Ready, close all circuits.

Stand by for signal for full discharge.

Look, he didn't even slow him down.

Yes, this was a mistake.

Captain, you'd better give the order to attack. Yes, sir.

Company, fire!

It looks like he's eating it.

Yes, he is.

Captain, call off the attack.

He's invulnerable, don't you see?

Yes, sir. What?

Evacuate the area.

At least all of the civilians.

And arrange for a car at once. I must consult with Professor Morase urgently.

Good.

He actually ingested the fire? Yes.

Although legends of fire-breathing monsters like the Chimera and dragons

have persisted through the ages, still it's astounding to discover such a

creature really exists. Yes, it is.

Is Gamera really invulnerable, Professor?

That I don't know. I've made one conclusion.

You have what?

Obviously, his metabolism is not like ours. It is not only conceivable, but

entirely likely.

that his cell structure differs radically from known life forms.

For instance, silicon or metallic elements replacing carbon in his

tissues. Precisely.

And that would explain his fire eating and his invulnerability to electric

shock, heat and concussion.

Yes, I agree with you completely, Professor, but that doesn't bring us any

nearer to a solution, does it? This pattern is very peculiar.

They look like waves and yet I don't think they... Yes, still they're

obviously symbols of some sort.

I don't think they're rhythmic enough for waves.

Doctor, it would be very useful if we could decipher this.

For you, sir, our weapons do not even slow you down.

Nothing short of an atom bomb will do any good.

You're right.

Let me go to General Yotobashi.

Yes, sir.

We understand your problem.

And we will do everything we can. You can be assured of it.

Thank you.

We have just received a request from General Yotobashi for the use of our

missiles. Up until now, every armament that we have provided them hasn't done

any good.

Our missiles?

But that means getting approval of our allies.

Mr. Secretary, I'm certain you're aware of our peace treaties and our

international obligations.

There isn't time, sir.

I recommend that we act immediately.

The destructive power of Gamera is beyond comprehension.

He must be stopped now.

And I say we must not act in haste. I disagree with you, Senator.

You may inform General Yotobashi, Dr. Hidaka, and Dr. Muras.

that our missiles are entirely at their disposal.

Also, that our government will inform our ambassador to the United Nations to

call for an emergency world meeting, because if our missiles fail to destroy

Gamera, we will need world cooperation to determine our next line of defense.

Mr. Secretary, have you consulted the President on these decisions?

I have, and he has given me complete authority to implement any moves that we

may take.

General Arnold, get to it. Thank you, sir.

Now, gentlemen, I think we'd better order in some lunch. We're apt to be

here for some time.

If you don't mind, Senator.

You can expect my complete cooperation, sir.

I expect nothing less, sir.

Good evening, Professor Morase.

Good evening.

Situation about the same? Yes, sir.

It's about to be changed any moment, though. The Americans are going to

attack Gamera with nuclear missiles.

A message from General Dean, sir. The American missiles are ready.

Good. Clear the area.

No, wait. Listen.

The missiles won't do any good.

It's more likely they'll serve as a source of energy.

All right, if you say so.

Well, what do we do instead, Doctor?

Sir? Yes?

What is it?

We've completed the evacuation, sir, except for patrol units. Very good.

Carry on.

Professor Morase, what can we do?

I don't know, since our most powerful weapons are useless.

Dr. Hidaka, do you have any ideas?

One.

It's not even an idea, just a thought that occurred to me.

We assume Gamera is invulnerable, obviously with a great deal of

justification. But Gamera is vulnerable.

Too cold.

Remember, he was frozen in the ice until the bomb released him.

Yes, of course. We must devise a means of freezing Gamera.

Dr. Ducker, Professor, the army may have the answer.

Our scientists have developed a freezing bomb to use in fires and nuclear

reactors. Captain, you mean the army has a bomb that will freeze things?

Yes, though it's still in the experimental stage.

I believe we can use it, although there is one serious drawback.

The gases that they use in this as a refrigerant dissipate in ten minutes.

I see.

Still, these bombs, are there enough for our purpose? I believe there's an

adequate supply, sir.

This may be the answer. There isn't too much time. Do you suppose you can

arrange it? It's urgent.

I believe so, sir, yes.

I'll get started on it immediately.

This is night watch patrol.

Gamera is now leaving power plant, heading for mountains.

It should be easier out there. Yes, it should.

The planes will be able to attack from all sides.

Gamera is now on Shishimari, heading for Devil's Ring area.

Roger.

That's a big resort area.

We have to attack now before he gets there.

Hurry, forget the bombs. Yes.

May I have your attention, please?

The effect of the freezing bomb doesn't last very long.

Ten minutes, which means that your work has to be completed within that time.

So everyone, please remember.

When you plant the dynamite, be quick, but be careful.

We won't get another chance. Thank you and good luck.

Shall I give the signal, Doctor?

Please.

Look, it's working!

Uh-huh, you're right. His movements are getting slower.

Look, the bomb is doing the trick.

Dr. Hidaka, almost a minute is gone.

Right, thanks.

Come, Doctor.

On the double!

Gamma is beginning to move. If they have enough time left to plant that dynamite.

How much time? Only three minutes.

One minute, Captain.

Right.

Clear out. Take cover.

Watch your fuses.

On the double.

Open up.

30 seconds.

Ten minutes are nearly up now.

That's it. The time's up, Doctor. I know.

Stand by.

Yes, sir. Don't worry.

We're all ready.

down and he's on his back.

Luckily, we've got him now, huh? Yes, because with Gamera, as with any other

turtle, once he's on his back, he can't get up again.

We're very lucky that your freezing bomb has worked as well as it did. Dr.

Hidaka, I think we've done it.

Dr.

Hidaka, it looks like your plan has succeeded. Yes, and in a month or so

from now, he'll be just another zoological specimen.

He's putting his legs and head back in his shell. He knows his leg. That's what

you call turning turtle.

Adaptation.

The Eskimo stone.

Do you have it, Choko?

Yes, sir. Right here.

That's it. Now I understand the pattern, Professor Moratti. Those lines are meant

to represent clouds, you see.

A primitive but graphic attempt to show that Gamera can fly.

Gentlemen. Gamera must be stopped. God knows where he'll strike next.

So far, the American weapons have been completely ineffective, and the Japanese

radar systems offer barely enough warning to evacuate the civilian

populations. We must now work as one cohesive unit with one objective,

creating a plan to destroy Gamera before he destroys civilization.

General Arnold.

Thank you, sir.

Both Dr. Hadaka and Dr. Maras are convinced that Gamera is continually on

the hunt for food.

There is some chemical substance in our fuel that it needs to exist, possibly

the same chemical substance it consumed over 200 million years ago.

In the beginning, in the Earth's atmosphere,

There was less than a small part of 1% of oxygen that we, with lungs, need to

live. The other creatures existed on the sustenance of sulfur

compounds in their seething earth.

Now, as oxygen increased in the world's atmosphere, living things started

to develop lungs.

Now, Gamera is of the prior period.

Possibly the last survivor.

This all came within the radii of our microscopes.

But the existence of Gamera is living proof that they were not all single

-celled creatures.

Do you mean it literally eats fire?

Yes. The beast actually eats fire.

That's incredible.

This may explain why he's most destructive when he's unable to satisfy

his ravenous appetite. And...

least destructive when he's gorging himself at some oil refinery or a fuel

reserve. Now that may be the key to any plan that we come up with.

If we can keep Gamera in one location long enough, we may gain the

time we need.

Thank you, General.

This conference is now open to discussion.

I recognize the representative from the Soviet Union.

I've been authorized by my government to offer complete cooperation.

Our nation's resources, scientists, and armed forces are at your disposal.

The American ambassador.

The United States government takes the identical position.

To save time, gentlemen, I move for unanimous agreement.

With all those in favor, say aye.

Aye. So be it.

General Arnold, I understand that you and General Sokolovsky of the Soviet

command... met with other military authorities and discussed an approach to

the problem.

Yes, sir, we did.

We proposed a meeting of supply and fuel experts, and at the same time... Point

of order.

Chair recognizes the ambassador.

My country has made its position clear.

However, the decision of who is going to direct the military operations has not

yet been decided.

And until it is, we will in no way... There is no time for indecision or

debate. General Arnold has been on top of this situation since the trouble

began. It is logical he direct the operation.

May I remind the ambassador that it was General Arnold who gave the orders to

shoot down one of my nation's aircraft.

Which was flying over American territory at the time and carried the bomb that on

exploding released Gamera. Our planes were forced into the area and beside...

Gentlemen, just please.

As the American ambassador has stated, we do not have time for debate.

I recommend that there be a joint command under the direction of General

Arnold of the United States Forces and General Sokolovsky of the Soviet Army.

If the ambassadors have no objections, I suggest we put it to a voice.

No objections.

If General Arnold considers it practical.

General Sokolovsky and I have worked together before.

In Berlin after the war.

I think we can still function as a team.

All right.

I'll agree to the proposal.

Will all those in favor say aye?

Aye. The ayes have it. It is a joint command.

You may continue, General Arnold. Thank you, sir.

After the fuel and supply experts have solved the problem of logistics, we have

one plan that we think might work.

We have discussed Plan Z with the Japanese authorities, and they agree it

is the best of our alternative plan.

Is that correct, sir?

That is so.

Plan Z is hope of the world.

Gentlemen, Plan Z is open to discussion.

Here's another one, from Paris.

Gamura's been sighted all over the world, but only in the air.

Yes.

Apparently his experience with the freezing bomb frightened and disturbed

him. Yes.

But what happens when he gets hungry again?

See who it is.

Yes, sir.

Come in, please.

How do you do? I'm Nobuo Sakurai, and this is my brother Toshio. How do you

do? Good afternoon, sir.

And I am the doctor's assistant.

These are the sakurais from the Irima Lighthouse, doctor.

I asked them to come when I heard that they were in Tokyo.

Yes.

Sightseeing? Not exactly.

You see, our home was destroyed.

My. They're rebuilding everything now. And since there is no place nearby where

we can stay, why, Toshio and I have come to visit our uncle here in Tokyo.

Oh, yes, I understand.

Yes, but as long as you are here, Toshio, you mustn't miss the

sightseeing. See that? Right there?

That is the Tokyo Tower.

Dr. Hidaka? Yes?

Is Gamera going to return?

Well, let us hope that he doesn't return here. He's very dangerous.

Gamera saved my life. I hope he's all right.

He doesn't mean to be dangerous.

He's just so big and clumsy, that's all. He goes overboard when it comes to

turtles. I like turtles, that's all.

I bet Gamera is lonesome, too, wherever he is.

Even a turtle doesn't like to be alone.

If people were kind to Gamra, I bet he could be trained to be nice and quiet,

like other turtles.

I wonder where he is now.

I think Dr. Hidaka was

very nice to explain everything.

Don't you?

And at least you realize now how dangerous Gamera really is.

Listen, I think tomorrow you and I should go sightseeing.

Tosho?

Sound asleep already. Good night.

Little turtle.

A mysterious reversal of this morning's tide caused heavy flooding in the Sumida

River, threatening to wash out large stretches of the shoreline.

At the Kawasaki Wharf in Tokyo Bay, meanwhile, the mysterious tide, which

was accompanied by severe local radio interference, caused this collision

between two oil tankers.

Fireboats and tugs at tremendous risk towed the burning ships from the oil

storage ducts, averting potential disaster.

Now, here are pictures just released to us by the security forces of the

geothermal power plant destroyed by Gamera last week.

As you can see from these films, virtually nothing remains of the plant

but shattered debris.

So complete is the devastation caused by Gamora that cost estimates in the

millions are based on total replacement rather than reconstruction.

This was the scene earlier today at Huneda Airport when the International

Commission arrived.

Representatives of 20 nations, including Professor Bauer of the United States,

academician Janowski of the Soviet Union.

We interrupt to bring you live from the conference itself a statement by Dr.

Hidaka. Good evening.

We are fairly certain that the disturbances earlier today have been

caused by Gamera's return.

You mean he's in the Tokyo area?

Yes, unfortunately.

But knowing that he is in Tokyo gives us a chance to carry out the United Nations

Plan Z for his disposal.

Yes. Will the projectionist show the film, please?

This is Oshima Island in Tokyo Bay, a dormant volcano used at present for a

space installation and weather observatory.

It is here that Plan Z will be carried out as soon as arrangements are

completed. In the meantime, let us hope Gamera stays where we can find him and

does no further damage.

This is Haneda Control.

Interference on the line.

This is Haneda Control.

We have lost our contact.

We cannot read you. Do not attempt to land.

There it is! Look!

We're not going anywhere I say we should stay here

Special bulletin! Special bulletin! Gamera is attacking!

Proceed to shelter immediately!

Proceed to shelter!

Gamera is attacking!

Gamera is attacking!

Tonight, we're destroying on camera!

Camera! Camera!

The authorities have ordered those not in the immediately threatened areas

between Kahin and Tokyo Bay to stay off the streets to facilitate rescue

operations. I can't do it all by myself. People in outlying areas will receive

evacuation instructions from their civil defense leaders. Toshio, did you hear

me? I need some help.

Do not attempt to leave on your own.

Only authorized rescue and fire equipment and personnel will be passed.

Don't do that!

Listen to me! You must listen!

That's the signal. We leave in five minutes.

Did you see Toshio Ichiro? I think he went to the river. The river?

Toshio!

Toshio!

Toshio!

O'Neill speaking.

Yes, Dr. Ducker.

Yes, sir. I understand. We'll try.

Listen, everybody.

They won't be ready on Oshima Island for another 24 hours. That means we've got

to keep rolling gas down there till the supply runs out.

All right. Everybody ready now?

Let them roll!

Right, boss.

Let's go!

Where's the boy on that piece? What?

Nuts!

Oh, he's lucky to be alive. Listen to me, kid. That was a pretty stupid stunt

you pulled back there.

It was not. I wanted to see Gamera, that's all. Uh-huh. Well, you saw him

all right, didn't you? No, he's all right. There. Now go home, will you? He

wanted to see Gamera.

We are certain that Gamera will remain at the

Kyashu refinery as long as we are able to feed him.

However... Our fuel supply is now dangerous re-row.

Without an air-rift, we cannot keep him there.

We've anticipated this, sir.

By nightfall, you will start receiving a steady flow of high-grade fuel oil.

Excellent. Mr. Ambassador, my country is very anxious to know how you are coming

along with Plan Z.

Our men are working around the crock to complete the instauration. Once we have

determined a way to read Gamera to the location...

We are hopeful the plan will work.

It must work, gentlemen.

If it doesn't, Gamera might well destroy civilization as we know it.

Yes, the conversion to Z-Plan must be completed in 24 hours.

If it is humanly possible, it will be so. We know your people are doing all

they can.

Gentlemen, I am happy to report that thanks to the UN airlift of gas and

oil... that Gamera has stayed put where he is, at the refinery, and that Plan Z

will be ready for execution tonight.

Let's not congratulate ourselves prematurely, gentlemen.

We have only oil and gas enough for the one attempt, and Plan Z must be put into

effect at once, as soon as the evacuation of the civilians from Oshima

is completed.

Well, I argue this is goodbye for now. No, it doesn't seem right somehow doctor

not after I've been with you all along Uh-huh, but the press is only being

allowed to send a pool correspondent.

I know But that doesn't make it any less disappointing.

Good luck Ayaki Go to Kawasaki. Dr. Morales is having things. Thank

you. Not at all. Goodbye

Get down and line up along that wall there. Testing.

Koloseki Control calling Oshima.

Koloseki Control calling Oshima.

Testing.

Dr. Hidaka should be at Oshima by now.

Yes. And we'll be ready here as soon as they need us. Good.

Let's hope our plan to get Gamera to Oshima works.

This one next? Yeah, take up that slack. You want to dump it?

All right, you ready?

Hey, hey, go away!

Dr. Morase.

Excuse me, sir. A young lady to see you. Excuse me, Professor. Mr. Kurai, what

are you doing here? Please.

It's Toshio. At ten, we were supposed to evacuate to Hachioji. But Toshio's gone.

He's been missing all day.

Yes, sir. I've just finished unloading. Hey, where do you want the stuff? Take

it up to the warehouse.

Right.

It is on its way.

That should do it, I think.

Don't you? Let me go. Let me go.

All right. Get down out of there.

What's that? What's going on?

We just found a stowaway, sir.

Stowaway? Boy.

It's Toshio.

You shouldn't be here. I'm sorry.

I came here to see Gamera, that's all.

Gamera?

You can stay, Toshio.

But you have to behave, understand?

I'll take care of Toshio, doctor.

You hungry? Starving.

It's time to begin. Is everything ready here?

Yes, doctor.

But Dr. Dacker, are you sure the scheme of yours will lure Gamera to Oshima

Island? Practically certain.

Assuming, of course, his behavior pattern remains unchanged.

You may begin your tank operation.

Everything's ready on Oshima Island.

All right,

take your positions.

Don't bunch up. Give yourselves room.

Yes, as soon as it's ready.

Oh, good. Yes, that's fine. Goodbye.

Miss Sakura, good news.

Toshio's safe on Oshima Island. Oh, my.

Toshio's all right. Yes.

Yes, Professor.

Phase two can begin. The ships are here.

Yes, as soon as you are ready.

You are?

Begin immediately.

Thank you, Doctor.

All right, General, they're ready. Thank you.

Sergeant, proceed.

Squad!

Look, he's moving. It's going to work. Yes.

Congratulations. Thank you, Naboyo.

Look.

Hello, Dr. Yadaka. It works.

Gamera's following the path of fire to Oshima. So we did it.

He's on his way here.

Do you see Gamera? No, not yet. Just the fire. Thank you, Professor.

Can you see anything? Is Gamora there yet? She'll call for heaven's sakes.

Typhoon warning!

Doctor, listen.

Attention!

Typhoon warning!

A small typhoon originating east of Otori Island has changed course and is

approaching the Tokyo area.

All shipping is warned to take shelter immediately.

Dr. Hidaka, could this be trouble for us?

I think we're all right once Gamora is here.

Gamora! Gamora is here!

It is advised that everyone assure

themselves of an adequate water and food supply.

No!

Gamora, it's a trap! Get back!

You're in danger!

The fire is out.

This

blasted

typhoon. Can't anything be done, Doctor?

Might I suggest, Doctor, that we use some of the fuel from Plan Z?

It's not practical.

Why not?

Because if we did, there wouldn't be enough fuel left over for the plan

itself. See?

Doctor Hidaka!

Sabotage! Hey, you! Stop that!

Put out the fire!

What are you doing? Are you mad?

But man, doctor, it's Yagi.

Let me go.

Don't put out the fire.

Doctor, listen.

What's the meaning of this? Are you insane?

Mr. Ayagi, what are you doing?

Listen to me. You both don't understand.

If Gamra sees that, he'll come back, won't he?

You're right, Ayagi.

Men, light the fire. Hurry.

Gasoline! Get the gas from the truck!

The pile's going out!

There he goes, and there's nothing we can do about it. And so close to

success, too.

Ah, rotten luck.

The volcano did it! We were right!

Yes!

Here comes a plane.

Probably Professor Morasi. Yes.

Ten minutes and counting.

The eruption has subsided, sir.

Not even a live volcano could keep me away today.

Yes, sir. Tighten your belt.

Good morning, Professor Morasi. Did you have a pleasant flight?

You had me scared half to death. Call me later. Right now we got to hurry or else

we miss everything.

Five minutes. I'm counting.

Wait till you see this.

Professor Morasi. Ah, Dr. Hidaka. Everything's going well, it seems. Very

well, indeed.

Excellent.

Stand by, please.

The count is now ten seconds and holding.

All set? Yes, sir. Good.

Ready ignition and start of step two.

Begin step two.

Open hatches. Flares out.

Hatches open.

Flares out.

Ready with the capsule.

Close capsule.

Activate energizer.

Stand by.

Resume count.

Ten.

Nine.

Eight.

Seven. Six.

Five.

Four.

Three.

Two.

One.

United Nations Radio.

At this very moment, the Plan Z rocket with Gamera aboard is starting on its

long journey to Mars.

Plan Z, a triumph of scientific achievement, is the result of the

combined efforts of all the nations of the world.

Thus, through international cooperation, a major threat to civilization has been

averted.

Well, Joe, you did it.

So the three of us saw the beginning and the finish, eh?

Only I didn't get a picture.

Where's he going, Dr. Hidaka? He's on his way to Mars.

So I guess that he'll still be lonely, eh?

I think so, Dr. Hidaka.

But when I grow up, I'm going to be a scientist like you. And then I'll go to

Mars in a rocket.

I see.