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Invasion of Astro-Monster

Invasion of Astro-Monster

The great fierce battle between Godzilla, Rodan, and King Ghidorah that will sway the ruler of the Universe, Planet X!

19656.81h 36m

Overview

Astronauts Glenn and Fuji investigate Planet X and encounter mysterious aliens known as the Xiliens, who ask Earth's people to help save their world from "Monster Zero". In exchange for borrowing Godzilla and Rodan, the Xiliens offer a cure for cancer. As Glenn investigates, he develops a romance with Miss Namikawa and uncovers the Xilien's true intentions.

Directed by Ishirō Honda
Written by Shinichi Sekizawa
Box Office0Revenue: $3.0M

Top Cast

Nick Adams

Nick Adams

Astronaut F. Glenn

Akira Takarada

Akira Takarada

Astronaut K. Fuji

Keiko Sawai

Keiko Sawai

Haruno Fuji

Kumi Mizuno

Kumi Mizuno

Miss Namikawa

Jun Tazaki

Jun Tazaki

Dr. Sakurai

Akira Kubo

Akira Kubo

Tetsuo Teri

Yoshio Tsuchiya

Yoshio Tsuchiya

Controller of Planet X

Takamaru Sasaki

Takamaru Sasaki

Chairman of Earth Committee

Gen Shimizu

Gen Shimizu

Minister of Defense

Kenzō Tabu

Kenzō Tabu

Commander from Planet X

Themes & Keywords

japanmonstergiant monstersequelalienufodinosauralien invasionrodankaijuking ghidorahgodzillatokusatsucoproduction

About Invasion of Astro-Monster

Invasion of Astro-Monster is a science fiction, action film released in 1965 exploring themes of japan, monster, giant monster, sequel, alien, ufo. Directed by Ishirō Honda, it stars Nick Adams, Akira Takarada, Keiko Sawai. Astronauts Glenn and Fuji investigate Planet X and encounter mysterious aliens known as the Xiliens, who ask Earth's people to help save their world from "Monster Zero". In exchange for borrowing Godzilla and Rodan, the Xiliens offer a cure for cancer. As Glenn investigates, he develops a romance with Miss Namikawa and uncovers the Xilien's true intentions.

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