Question 1

Why was Toshirô Mifune unable to play the role of Jinguji in Atragon?

Accepted Answer

Toshirô Mifune was originally written for the role of Jinguji, but his prior commitment to Akira Kurosawa's Red Beard (1965) made it impossible for him to participate.

Question 2

What real-world books influenced the screenplay for Atragon?

Accepted Answer

Screenwriter Shin'ichi Sekizawa used James Churchward's books about the continent of Mu in preparing his script.

Question 3

Which version of Atragon was not released on DVD due to Toho's conditions?

Accepted Answer

The American International version, dubbed by Titra sound, has not had a proper DVD release because Toho refused permission unless Media Blasters used their internationally dubbed version instead.

Question 4

How quickly was Atragon produced for its Christmas release?

Accepted Answer

Toho wanted the film for a Christmas release, so it was made from concept to final product in less than four months.

Question 5

What 19th-century Japanese story inspired the concept behind Atragon?

Accepted Answer

The story behind Atragon dates from the late 1880s, a fantasy called 'Denki-Kai' ('The Electric Light Ship'), which may have been inspired by Jules Verne and electricity.

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