Invasion of Astro-Monster

1965 96 min ★ 6.8 Science Fiction, Action

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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Cast

Akira Takarada

Astronaut Kazuo Fuji

Nick Adams

Astronaut F. Glenn

Kumi Mizuno

Miss Namikawa

Keiko Sawai

Haruno Fuji

Jun Tazaki

Dr. Sakurai

Yoshio Tsuchiya

Controller of Planet X

Akira Kubo

Tetsuo Torii

Takamaru Sasaki

Chairman of Earth Committee

Fuyuki Murakami

Medical Representative

Yoshibumi Tajima

Mobile Commander

Details

Director

Ishirō Honda

Screenplay

Shinichi Sekizawa

Tagline

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

Status

Released

Original Language

JA

Revenue

$3,000,000

Production

TOHO, United Productions of America, Benedict Pictures Corp., Henry G. Saperstein Enterprises Inc., Tokyo Laboratory

Reviews

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John Chard

May 24, 2015

★ 8/10

We need from you Monster Zero 1 and Monster Zero 2, Godzilla and Rodan. It's one of those Godzilla movies where you fully understand why some fans of the "Zilla" series positively dislike it. The big atomic lizard is only a bit part player here, and when push comes to shove the monster mayhem is in short supply, which considering we also have Ghidorah and Rodan in the mix is for sure a bit of a...