Gigantor

– Gigantor is an American adaptation of the anime version of Tetsujin 28-go, a manga by Mitsuteru Yoko..

Type:
TVSeries
Rating:
7.10 / 10
Duration:
25 Minutes
Release Year:
1964
Gigantor (1964)

Gigantor is an American adaptation of the anime version of Tetsujin 28-go, a manga by Mitsuteru Yokoyama released in 1956. It debuted on U.S. television in 1964. As with Speed Racer, the characters' original names were altered and the original series' violence was toned down for American viewers. The series "was resurrected, in color, as The New Adventures of Gigantor, by the Sci Fi Channel in 1993."

Producing Country:
Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
TV-PG – Parental Guidance is recommended

This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Programs rated TV-PG may contain some material that parents or guardians may find inappropriate for younger children. Programs assigned a TV-PG rating may include some inappropriate language, very little sexual content, suggestive dialogue, and/or moderate violence.

Writer:

Mitsuteru Yokoyama

Main Actors:

Ray Owens, Billie Lou Watt, Peter Fernandez, Gilbert Mack

Plot:

When terrorist groups, evil criminals and aliens become too strong even for Earth's over-stretched armed forces, the virtually-indestructible robot, Gigantor, is built to combat them.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.3/10