The Secret of the Telegian

FILM

Saturday, April 1, 7 PM

Directed by Jun Fukuda and scripted by Shinichi Sekizawa, who were to later work together on Godzilla series entries, The Secret of the Telegian is a fast-paced thriller with a sci-fi twist: A scientist uses teleportation—and the services of a former military man—to revenge himself on other ex-soldiers who tried to kill him during the war. Once again Eiji Tsuburaya supplies the effects, including a teleportation device that sparks and crackles in a spookily vivid electric blue.

1960, 85 min., HDCAM, color, in Japanese with live English subtitles. Directed by Jun Fukada. With Koji Tsuruta, Yumi Shirakawa, Akihiko Hirata, Tadao Nakamaru.

Tickets: $13/$10 seniors & students/$9 Japan Society members

Part of the 2017 Globus Film Series Beyond Godzilla: Alternative Futures & Fantasies in Japanese Cinema

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