Question 1

What unique stage show happened at Expo '70 involving Gamera and Godzilla?

Accepted Answer

During Expo 70, a stage show featured Gamera alongside his box office rival Godzilla, which was the closest they ever got to a long-awaited encounter. No footage except a few seconds of Godzilla walking with Gyaos exists.

Question 2

Why did director Yuasa have Jiger inject its offspring into Gamera?

Accepted Answer

According to director Yuasa, the idea was a cost-cutting measure because the Gamera films from Daiei were given smaller budgets with each subsequent film. He managed to convince Daiei to provide additional funds for miniatures.

Question 3

How was the notorious scene of a parasitic worm infection in an elephant's trunk filmed?

Accepted Answer

The scene used documentary footage filmed with cooperation from the Tama Zoological Park. Makeup and a prop were applied to the elephant's trunk and filled with roundworms from a pig. Yuasa joked he found it creepy, so it was shown in black & white.

Question 4

Where was Gamera vs. Jiger filmed?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot at the real Expo '70 World Fair in Osaka, Japan.

Question 5

What is the premise of Gamera vs. Jiger?

Accepted Answer

When a giant stone statue on Wester Island is disturbed, the monster Jiger appears and heads for Japan. Gamera tries to stop Jiger but is injured when Jiger lays eggs inside him. Two boys in a submarine go inside Gamera's body to save him as Jiger threatens Expo '70.

Gamera vs. Jiger

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