The Human Vapor
1960, Japanese. Directed by Ishirō Honda.
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A failed science experiment gives a librarian the ability to turn into a gaseous substance. He goes on to rob banks to fund his dancer girlfriend's career, killing those who interfere. Now Tokyo's most wanted criminal, can authorities stop him?
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Ishirō HondaDirector
- Tatsuya MihashiDetective Okamoto
- Kaoru YachigusaFujichiyo Kasuga
- Yoshio TsuchiyaMr. Mizuno
- Keiko SataReporter Kyoko
- Bokuzen HidariJiya
- Yoshibumi TajimaDetective Inspector
- Hisaya ItoPolice Scientist
- Tatsuo MatsumuraEditor Ikeda
- Fuyuki MurakamiDr. Sano
- Yoshio KosugiMean Detective
- Kō MishimaDetective Fujita
- Takamaru SasakiPolice Chief
Details
- Released
- 11 December 1960
- Original title
- ガス人間第１号
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- John Meredyth Lucas, Takeshi Kimura
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The Human Vapor: quick answers
What should I watch before The Human Vapor?
Watch The H-Man (1958) and The Secret of the Telegian (1960) first.
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How long is The Human Vapor?
The Human Vapor runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The Human Vapor have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Human Vapor on?
The Human Vapor is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and FlixFling in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Human Vapor?
If you liked The Human Vapor, try Alien Nation, Space/Time, Code 8 Part II.
Who directed The Human Vapor?
The Human Vapor (1960) was directed by Ishirō Honda and stars Tatsuya Mihashi, Kaoru Yachigusa, Yoshio Tsuchiya.