Major Astro "King" Kong

[Tetsuwan Penguin]

I wonder if Tezuka ever saw "Dr. Strangelove"?

[Earthshine]

That shot of him reminds me of WWII pinup art that was done on planes and bombers.

[Tetsuwan Penguin]

My reference was for the scene at the end of the movie where Slim Pickings rides an H bomb down to it's target like a bucking bronto.

[F-Man]

There's no doubt in my mind Tezuka saw that movie. Especially considering his interest in American cinema.

[Shiyonasan]

What F-Man said. Also considering the film came out in 1964, Tezuka probably saw it in theaters.

Interestingly enough, I have actually seen this movie. I had to watch it for a comedy film class about a year and a half ago.

[Tetsuwan Penguin]

One of several movies where Peter Sellers had multiple roles. He also had at least three roles in 'the mouse that roared'.

I think "The Magic Punchcard" episode IIRC #65 ELV, was probably released very close in time to "Dr. StangeLove", so I can't swear that that scene was inspired by the movie. I'd like to think it was though.

[Dragonrider1227]

LOL That would be pretty funny if he did.
Heck, that's pretty funny anyway