The Peking Man (1997) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Peking Man (1997) — In 1929 the fossil of a 500,000 year old man is discovered in China.
The Peking Man (1997) Storyline
In 1929 the fossil of a 500,000 year old man is discovered in China. In 1941 the Japanese army confiscates this find, but during the war the remains disappear. Based on these factual events, this movie takes off with a science fiction story involving a space rocket which places a satellite in orbit containing a secret cargo. The satellite crashes on a remote island and footprints are found in the sand leading away from the crash site. A story of how an ancient primitive cave-dwelling family contends with the scientists who want to study them.
Full Cast & Crew
- Naoto Ogata as Taksuhiko Sakura
- Show Aikawa as Captain Shimura
- Kent Gilbert as Herman
- Hatsunori Hasegawa as Kuwasawa
- Hirotaro Honda as Takashi
- Reiko Kataoka as Momoko Takei
- Ikkei Kojima as Ryoichi Edo
- Miyuki Komatsu
- Dan Li
- Mark Murdock
- Makoto Ôtake
- Shinobu Sakagami as Nagasaki
- Gajirō Satō as Dr. Todoroki
- Tetsuro Tamba as Osone
- Joey Wong as Zhong Meimei
Why Watch The Peking Man?
The Vibe: The Peking Man is a mind-bending and visually spectacular science fiction movie from 1997. Directed by Junya Satō, and starring Naoto Ogata, Show Aikawa, Kent Gilbert In 1929 the fossil of a 500,000 year old man is discovered in China.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 3/10, The Peking Man retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for dreamers and fans of speculative futures. If you enjoy movies, The Peking Man deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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