Uchu Kara No Messeji(1978) -

Directed by Kinji Fukasaku with a story co-written by Shotaro Ishinomori (the creator of Kamen Rider ). Notable Cast: Vic Morrow as General Garuda. Sonny Chiba as Prince Hans. Hiroyuki Sanada (in an early breakout role) as Shiro. Etsuko Shihomi as Princess Emeralida.

Estimated between $5 and $6 million USD , making it the most expensive Japanese production at the time. Uchu kara no messeji(1978)

The film's popularity led to a spin-off TV series titled (or San Ku Kai ), which aired from 1978 to 1979. Directed by Kinji Fukasaku with a story co-written