Science Fiction ·Action · Japan · 1965 · 1h 36m

Invasion of Astro-Monster

怪獣大戦争

Invasion of Astro-Monster poster
Director
Ishirō Honda
Cast
Nick Adams as Astronaut F. Glenn Akira Takarada as Astronaut K. Fuji Keiko Sawai as Haruno Fuji Kumi Mizuno as Miss Namikawa Jun Tazaki as Dr. Sakurai Akira Kubo as Tetsuo Teri
Crew
Hajime Koizumi — Director of Photography Ryôhei Fujii — Editor Akira Ifukube — Original Music Composer Shinichi Sekizawa — Screenplay Takeo Kita — Production Design
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Invasion of Astro-Monster — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
japanmonstergiant monstersequelalienufodinosauralien invasionrodankaijuking ghidorahgodzilla
Key Collaborators
Ishirō Honda Director Hajime Koizumi Director of Photography Ryôhei Fujii Editor Akira Ifukube Original Music Composer Shinichi Sekizawa Screenplay Takeo Kita Production Design
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