The Human Vapor
1960 · 92 MIN · IMDB 6.3 · 541 VOTES · DIR. Ishirō Honda
Overview
A librarian is subject to a scientific experiment which goes wrong and transforms him into 'The Human Vapour'. He uses his new ability to rob banks to fund the career of his girlfriend, a beautiful dancer. The Human Vapour is ruthless in his quest for money and kills anyone who stands in his way, especially police. He soon becomes Tokyo's most wanted criminal. Can he be stopped before he kills again?
Dialogue Timeline - 775 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME - EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:21 THE HUMAN VAPOR (GASU NINGEN DAIICHIGO)
00:08:58 How about the car that was used in the getaway?
00:11:13 Thank you for coming. - Thank you.
00:13:56 Of course I'm going to tell you. Tell me this, first.
00:16:02 Fujichiya comes from a wealthy family...
00:19:17 It was a pleasure to meet you. Thank you.
00:21:46 You shouldn't shut me out because I'm a journalist.
00:26:53 Well, I'm sure she'll draw a crowd.
00:30:03 He couldn't be caught!
00:31:54 You didn't see this guy confess. There wasn't any regret in it.
00:37:03 You must tell the inspector if you knew the money was stolen or not.
00:39:25 You... We've met.
00:43:56 Our scientists are researching a way that would allow us to hold onto him.
00:48:40 I'm not who I used to be, but you must break out!
00:52:23 I can't speak to you for very long.
00:54:45 Sure... But what about my job at the school?
01:00:53 How many others were sacrificed before me?
01:04:38 We'll release you as soon as we have your answer.
01:07:06 Thank you for your patience.
01:10:43 In life, we sometimes do things we regret.
01:12:44 Isn't there another way?
01:15:41 Hey, Kyoko! - Okamoto!
01:22:38 Alright, begin. - Yes, sir.
200:00:00 for you to perform.
Cast & Characters
Tatsuya Mihashi
Detective Okamoto
Kaoru Yachigusa
Fujichiyo Kasuga
Yoshio Tsuchiya
Mizuno, the Librarian
Yoshio Tsuchiya
The 'Vapor Man'
Keiko Sata
Reporter Kyoko
Hisaya Itô
Police Scientist
Yoshifumi Tajima
Sergeant
Yoshio Kosugi
Mean Detective
Fuyuki Murakami
Dr. Sano
Bokuzen Hidari
Jiya (Fujichiyo's Attendant)
Takamaru Sasaki
Police Chief
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed775
Dialogue density8.4 lines / min
First line00:00:21
Final line200:00:00
Production Record
DirectorIshirō Honda
LanguageJapanese
IMDb votes541