It is an almost fable-like story based upon the eponymous novel by Alexander Beliaev. It focuses on a youth named Ichthyander (Russian:Ихтиандр, Ichtiandr) (from Greek: fish+man) who was surgically altered to survive under the sea. Unlike traditional science fiction movies of the time the film focuses much more on the concept of love won and lost. It was given the name of Tarzan des Mers before the estate of Edgar Rice Burroughs took exception.
The film was the leader of Soviet distribution in 1962 (65.5 million viewers). It is little-known in the West, but has become a cult classic.
Plot
The story is set in a seaside port in Argentina (but filmed in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR), largely among a community of pearl fishers.
The protagonist is the adopted son of a doctor/scientist who was sometime in the past forced to save the boy's life by implanting him with shark gills. Thus he is able to live under water, but must keep his secret from the world.
The conflict arises from his falling in love with a pearl-fisher's beautiful daughter. His secret is discovered and the girl's stern father attempts to exploit Ichthyander for his ability.
Due to being kept caged under water, his ability to breathe in the open air is affected, and he must now permanently live in the sea (at least for several years). Although set free, the lovers are permanently separated from each other.
Argentinean doctor Salvator, a scientist and a maverick surgeon, gives his son, Ichthyander (Russian:Ихтиандр, Ikhtiandr) (Greek etymology: "Fish"+ "Man") a life-saving transplant - a set of shark gills. The experiment is a success but it limits the young man's ability to interact with the world outside his ocean environment. He has to spend much of his time in water. Pedro Surita, a local pearl gatherer, learns about Ichthyander and tries to exploit the boy's superhuman diving abilities.
Similar to other works by Beliaev, the book investigates the possibilities of physical survival under extreme conditions, as well as the moral integrity of scientific experiments. It also touches on socialist ideas of improving living conditions for the world's poor.
Other media
The 1962 film adaptation the Amphibian Man (Russian:Человеκ-aмфибия, translit.Chelovek-Amfibiya), was directed by Vladimir Chebotaryov. The movie recorded 65 million ticket sales (the actual ticket revenue is unknown) quickly becoming one of the most admired movies in the USSR. Filmed on the South Coast of the Crimea and in Baku and featuring a cast of beautiful young actors, the film features some popular song and dance numbers and has certain characteristics of a musical. The first song and the musical theme of the movie - "The Sea Devil" became such a hit that it was sung well into the 1990s.
Однажды талантливый учёный доктор Сальватор спас жизнь маленькому мальчику, пересадив ему жабры акулы. С этого дня Ихтиандр, так назвал своего приёмного сына учёный, мог плавать под водой, как рыба, нырять на любую глубину, но ему было тяжело подолгу находиться на суше…
Годы спустя по тихому морскому городу поползли слухи о странном существе, наводящем ужас на всех рыбаков, о «морском дьяволе». В это же самое время в городе появляется молодой человек, который мало общается с людьми и прекрасно плавает. Он знакомится с дочерью бедного ныряльщика за жемчугом, красавицей Гутиэре и без памяти в неё влюбляется.
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Amphibian Man. Restored English version..
Science Fiction Soviet Style.
1962 year.
The film “Amphibian Man” is based on the novel of the same name by Soviet science fiction writer Alexander Belyaev.
The film was dubbed and translated by the studio "ATLAS FILMS".
The plot of the film was changed by the distributors compared to the original version for foreign audiences.
The restoration of the English version of the film was carried out by the "Happy Century" channel in 2023.
People living in a seaside town are frightened by reports about an unknown creature in the ocean. Nobody knows what it is, but it's really the son of Doctor Salvator. The doctor performed surgery on his son and now young Ichtiandr can live underwater. This gives him certain advantages, but creates a lot of problems.
The movie was an instant hit in the Soviet U...
published: 24 Oct 2023
Amphibian Man(Chelovek amfibiya) 1961 / full movie
People living in a seaside town are frightened by reports about an unknown creature in the ocean. Nobody knows what it is, but it's really the son of Doctor Salvator. The doctor performed surgery on his son and now young Ichtiandr can live underwater. This gives him certain advantages, but creates a lot of problems.
Directors
Vladimir Chebotaryov
Gennadiy Kazanskiy
Writers
Aleksandr Belyaev
Akiba Golburt
Aleksei Kapler
Stars
Vladimir Korenev
Anastasiya Vertinskaya
Mikhail Kozakov
published: 03 Mar 2024
Amphibian Man Official Trailer
https://sglmoviestore.com/classic-films/amphibian-man
People living in a seaside town are frightened by reports about an unknown creature in the ocean. Nobody knows what it is, but it’s really the son of Doctor Salvator. The doctor performed surgery on his son and now young Ichtiandr can live underwater. This gives him certain advantages, but also creates a lot of problems.
published: 27 Feb 2018
The Amphibian Man (1962) - Underwater Rescue
published: 18 Nov 2019
The Amphibian Man (1962) - First conversation and chase
Однажды талантливый учёный доктор Сальватор спас жизнь маленькому мальчику, пересадив ему жабры акулы. С этого дня Ихтиандр, так назвал своего приёмного сына уч...
Однажды талантливый учёный доктор Сальватор спас жизнь маленькому мальчику, пересадив ему жабры акулы. С этого дня Ихтиандр, так назвал своего приёмного сына учёный, мог плавать под водой, как рыба, нырять на любую глубину, но ему было тяжело подолгу находиться на суше…
Годы спустя по тихому морскому городу поползли слухи о странном существе, наводящем ужас на всех рыбаков, о «морском дьяволе». В это же самое время в городе появляется молодой человек, который мало общается с людьми и прекрасно плавает. Он знакомится с дочерью бедного ныряльщика за жемчугом, красавицей Гутиэре и без памяти в неё влюбляется.
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Режиссёры: Владимир Чеботарев, Геннадий Казанский
Сценаристы: Акиба Гольбурт, Алексей Каплер, Александр Ксенофонтов, Александр Беляев
Композитор: Андрей Петров
Операторы: Эдуард Розовский, Мирон Темиряев
Художники-постановщики: Всеволод Улитко, Тамара Васильковская
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В ролях: Владимир Коренев, Анастасия Вертинская, Михаил Козаков, Николай Симонов, Анатолий Смиранин, Владлен Давыдов, Николай Кузьмин, Михаил Медведев, Юрий Медведев
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Однажды талантливый учёный доктор Сальватор спас жизнь маленькому мальчику, пересадив ему жабры акулы. С этого дня Ихтиандр, так назвал своего приёмного сына учёный, мог плавать под водой, как рыба, нырять на любую глубину, но ему было тяжело подолгу находиться на суше…
Годы спустя по тихому морскому городу поползли слухи о странном существе, наводящем ужас на всех рыбаков, о «морском дьяволе». В это же самое время в городе появляется молодой человек, который мало общается с людьми и прекрасно плавает. Он знакомится с дочерью бедного ныряльщика за жемчугом, красавицей Гутиэре и без памяти в неё влюбляется.
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Режиссёры: Владимир Чеботарев, Геннадий Казанский
Сценаристы: Акиба Гольбурт, Алексей Каплер, Александр Ксенофонтов, Александр Беляев
Композитор: Андрей Петров
Операторы: Эдуард Розовский, Мирон Темиряев
Художники-постановщики: Всеволод Улитко, Тамара Васильковская
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В ролях: Владимир Коренев, Анастасия Вертинская, Михаил Козаков, Николай Симонов, Анатолий Смиранин, Владлен Давыдов, Николай Кузьмин, Михаил Медведев, Юрий Медведев
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Science Fiction Soviet Style.
1962 year.
The film “Amphibian Man” is based on the novel of the same name by Soviet science fiction writer Alexander Belyaev.
The...
Science Fiction Soviet Style.
1962 year.
The film “Amphibian Man” is based on the novel of the same name by Soviet science fiction writer Alexander Belyaev.
The film was dubbed and translated by the studio "ATLAS FILMS".
The plot of the film was changed by the distributors compared to the original version for foreign audiences.
The restoration of the English version of the film was carried out by the "Happy Century" channel in 2023.
People living in a seaside town are frightened by reports about an unknown creature in the ocean. Nobody knows what it is, but it's really the son of Doctor Salvator. The doctor performed surgery on his son and now young Ichtiandr can live underwater. This gives him certain advantages, but creates a lot of problems.
The movie was an instant hit in the Soviet Union - it became a cult classic at the moment it was released, and the main actors became famous overnight.
ORIGINAL TITLE -Человек-Амфибия
YEAR / COUNTRY - 1962 / USSR
GENRE - Romance, Sci-fi
DIRECTOR - Gennadiy Kazanskiy
STARRING -Vladimir Korenev, Anastasiya Vertinskaya, Nikolai Simonov, Vladlen Davydov, Mikhail Kozakov.
Song about the sea devil
Song
Performers Nonna Sukhanova
Nina Bolshakova
Release date 1961
Date of recording 1961
Genres Jazz, rock and roll
Authors of the song: Andrey Petrov
Solomon Fogelson.
1. “It’s better to lie in the darkness” (the fisherman leaves on his dangerous path):
Music: Andrey Petrov. Words: Yulia Drunina. Sings: Arthur Pochikovsky.
2. Dance.
Music: Andrey Petrov.
3. “Hey sailor” (We would...).
Music: Andrey Petrov. Words: Solomon Fogelson. Sings: Nonna Sukhanova.
4. Overture:
Music: Andrey Petrov.
5. Underwater reconnaissance:
Music: Andrey Petrov.
6. This is my son Ichthyander:
Music: Andrey Petrov.
7. Hunting for Ichthyander:
Music: Andrey Petrov.
8. Farewell (final scene):
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Science Fiction Soviet Style.
1962 year.
The film “Amphibian Man” is based on the novel of the same name by Soviet science fiction writer Alexander Belyaev.
The film was dubbed and translated by the studio "ATLAS FILMS".
The plot of the film was changed by the distributors compared to the original version for foreign audiences.
The restoration of the English version of the film was carried out by the "Happy Century" channel in 2023.
People living in a seaside town are frightened by reports about an unknown creature in the ocean. Nobody knows what it is, but it's really the son of Doctor Salvator. The doctor performed surgery on his son and now young Ichtiandr can live underwater. This gives him certain advantages, but creates a lot of problems.
The movie was an instant hit in the Soviet Union - it became a cult classic at the moment it was released, and the main actors became famous overnight.
ORIGINAL TITLE -Человек-Амфибия
YEAR / COUNTRY - 1962 / USSR
GENRE - Romance, Sci-fi
DIRECTOR - Gennadiy Kazanskiy
STARRING -Vladimir Korenev, Anastasiya Vertinskaya, Nikolai Simonov, Vladlen Davydov, Mikhail Kozakov.
Song about the sea devil
Song
Performers Nonna Sukhanova
Nina Bolshakova
Release date 1961
Date of recording 1961
Genres Jazz, rock and roll
Authors of the song: Andrey Petrov
Solomon Fogelson.
1. “It’s better to lie in the darkness” (the fisherman leaves on his dangerous path):
Music: Andrey Petrov. Words: Yulia Drunina. Sings: Arthur Pochikovsky.
2. Dance.
Music: Andrey Petrov.
3. “Hey sailor” (We would...).
Music: Andrey Petrov. Words: Solomon Fogelson. Sings: Nonna Sukhanova.
4. Overture:
Music: Andrey Petrov.
5. Underwater reconnaissance:
Music: Andrey Petrov.
6. This is my son Ichthyander:
Music: Andrey Petrov.
7. Hunting for Ichthyander:
Music: Andrey Petrov.
8. Farewell (final scene):
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People living in a seaside town are frightened by reports about an unknown creature in the ocean. Nobody knows what it is, but it's really the son of Doctor Sal...
People living in a seaside town are frightened by reports about an unknown creature in the ocean. Nobody knows what it is, but it's really the son of Doctor Salvator. The doctor performed surgery on his son and now young Ichtiandr can live underwater. This gives him certain advantages, but creates a lot of problems.
Directors
Vladimir Chebotaryov
Gennadiy Kazanskiy
Writers
Aleksandr Belyaev
Akiba Golburt
Aleksei Kapler
Stars
Vladimir Korenev
Anastasiya Vertinskaya
Mikhail Kozakov
People living in a seaside town are frightened by reports about an unknown creature in the ocean. Nobody knows what it is, but it's really the son of Doctor Salvator. The doctor performed surgery on his son and now young Ichtiandr can live underwater. This gives him certain advantages, but creates a lot of problems.
Directors
Vladimir Chebotaryov
Gennadiy Kazanskiy
Writers
Aleksandr Belyaev
Akiba Golburt
Aleksei Kapler
Stars
Vladimir Korenev
Anastasiya Vertinskaya
Mikhail Kozakov
https://sglmoviestore.com/classic-films/amphibian-man
People living in a seaside town are frightened by reports about an unknown creature in the ocean. Nobody k...
https://sglmoviestore.com/classic-films/amphibian-man
People living in a seaside town are frightened by reports about an unknown creature in the ocean. Nobody knows what it is, but it’s really the son of Doctor Salvator. The doctor performed surgery on his son and now young Ichtiandr can live underwater. This gives him certain advantages, but also creates a lot of problems.
https://sglmoviestore.com/classic-films/amphibian-man
People living in a seaside town are frightened by reports about an unknown creature in the ocean. Nobody knows what it is, but it’s really the son of Doctor Salvator. The doctor performed surgery on his son and now young Ichtiandr can live underwater. This gives him certain advantages, but also creates a lot of problems.
After Victoria is nearly mauled to death by an amphibious "werefrog", she soon finds herself transformed into the hideous frog monster and wreaks havoc on her f...
Однажды талантливый учёный доктор Сальватор спас жизнь маленькому мальчику, пересадив ему жабры акулы. С этого дня Ихтиандр, так назвал своего приёмного сына учёный, мог плавать под водой, как рыба, нырять на любую глубину, но ему было тяжело подолгу находиться на суше…
Годы спустя по тихому морскому городу поползли слухи о странном существе, наводящем ужас на всех рыбаков, о «морском дьяволе». В это же самое время в городе появляется молодой человек, который мало общается с людьми и прекрасно плавает. Он знакомится с дочерью бедного ныряльщика за жемчугом, красавицей Гутиэре и без памяти в неё влюбляется.
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Режиссёры: Владимир Чеботарев, Геннадий Казанский
Сценаристы: Акиба Гольбурт, Алексей Каплер, Александр Ксенофонтов, Александр Беляев
Композитор: Андрей Петров
Операторы: Эдуард Розовский, Мирон Темиряев
Художники-постановщики: Всеволод Улитко, Тамара Васильковская
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В ролях: Владимир Коренев, Анастасия Вертинская, Михаил Козаков, Николай Симонов, Анатолий Смиранин, Владлен Давыдов, Николай Кузьмин, Михаил Медведев, Юрий Медведев
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Science Fiction Soviet Style.
1962 year.
The film “Amphibian Man” is based on the novel of the same name by Soviet science fiction writer Alexander Belyaev.
The film was dubbed and translated by the studio "ATLAS FILMS".
The plot of the film was changed by the distributors compared to the original version for foreign audiences.
The restoration of the English version of the film was carried out by the "Happy Century" channel in 2023.
People living in a seaside town are frightened by reports about an unknown creature in the ocean. Nobody knows what it is, but it's really the son of Doctor Salvator. The doctor performed surgery on his son and now young Ichtiandr can live underwater. This gives him certain advantages, but creates a lot of problems.
The movie was an instant hit in the Soviet Union - it became a cult classic at the moment it was released, and the main actors became famous overnight.
ORIGINAL TITLE -Человек-Амфибия
YEAR / COUNTRY - 1962 / USSR
GENRE - Romance, Sci-fi
DIRECTOR - Gennadiy Kazanskiy
STARRING -Vladimir Korenev, Anastasiya Vertinskaya, Nikolai Simonov, Vladlen Davydov, Mikhail Kozakov.
Song about the sea devil
Song
Performers Nonna Sukhanova
Nina Bolshakova
Release date 1961
Date of recording 1961
Genres Jazz, rock and roll
Authors of the song: Andrey Petrov
Solomon Fogelson.
1. “It’s better to lie in the darkness” (the fisherman leaves on his dangerous path):
Music: Andrey Petrov. Words: Yulia Drunina. Sings: Arthur Pochikovsky.
2. Dance.
Music: Andrey Petrov.
3. “Hey sailor” (We would...).
Music: Andrey Petrov. Words: Solomon Fogelson. Sings: Nonna Sukhanova.
4. Overture:
Music: Andrey Petrov.
5. Underwater reconnaissance:
Music: Andrey Petrov.
6. This is my son Ichthyander:
Music: Andrey Petrov.
7. Hunting for Ichthyander:
Music: Andrey Petrov.
8. Farewell (final scene):
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People living in a seaside town are frightened by reports about an unknown creature in the ocean. Nobody knows what it is, but it's really the son of Doctor Salvator. The doctor performed surgery on his son and now young Ichtiandr can live underwater. This gives him certain advantages, but creates a lot of problems.
Directors
Vladimir Chebotaryov
Gennadiy Kazanskiy
Writers
Aleksandr Belyaev
Akiba Golburt
Aleksei Kapler
Stars
Vladimir Korenev
Anastasiya Vertinskaya
Mikhail Kozakov
https://sglmoviestore.com/classic-films/amphibian-man
People living in a seaside town are frightened by reports about an unknown creature in the ocean. Nobody knows what it is, but it’s really the son of Doctor Salvator. The doctor performed surgery on his son and now young Ichtiandr can live underwater. This gives him certain advantages, but also creates a lot of problems.
It is an almost fable-like story based upon the eponymous novel by Alexander Beliaev. It focuses on a youth named Ichthyander (Russian:Ихтиандр, Ichtiandr) (from Greek: fish+man) who was surgically altered to survive under the sea. Unlike traditional science fiction movies of the time the film focuses much more on the concept of love won and lost. It was given the name of Tarzan des Mers before the estate of Edgar Rice Burroughs took exception.
The film was the leader of Soviet distribution in 1962 (65.5 million viewers). It is little-known in the West, but has become a cult classic.
Plot
The story is set in a seaside port in Argentina (but filmed in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR), largely among a community of pearl fishers.
The protagonist is the adopted son of a doctor/scientist who was sometime in the past forced to save the boy's life by implanting him with shark gills. Thus he is able to live under water, but must keep his secret from the world.
The conflict arises from his falling in love with a pearl-fisher's beautiful daughter. His secret is discovered and the girl's stern father attempts to exploit Ichthyander for his ability.
Due to being kept caged under water, his ability to breathe in the open air is affected, and he must now permanently live in the sea (at least for several years). Although set free, the lovers are permanently separated from each other.