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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!

Part of Godzilla (Showa) Collection

1965•1h 36m•6.8/10
Science FictionAction

Ratings

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6.8/10(243)

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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Production

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

Language

JA

Status

Released

Release Date

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

Yoshibumi Tajima

Yoshibumi Tajima

General

Haruo Nakajima

Haruo Nakajima

Godzilla

Masaki Shinohara

Rodan

Shōichi Hirose

Shōichi Hirose

King Ghidorah

Gorō Naya

Gorō Naya

Astronaut F. Glenn (voice)

Toki Shiozawa

Toki Shiozawa

Tetsuo's Mother

Nadao Kirino

Nadao Kirino

Military Aide

Kôji Uno

Namikawa's Associate

Tōru Ibuki

Tōru Ibuki

Xian

Kazuo Suzuki

Kazuo Suzuki

Xian

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