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Invasion of Astro-Monster
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Invasion of Astro-Monster

1965-12-19 · 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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Directors
Ishirō Honda
Production companies
TOHO, United Productions of America, Benedict Pictures Corp., Henry G. Saperstein Enterprises, Tokyo Laboratory
Countries
Japan, United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 3,000,000

Top Cast

Akira TakaradaAkira TakaradaAstronaut Kazuo Fuji
Nick AdamsNick AdamsAstronaut F. Glenn
Kumi MizunoKumi MizunoMiss Namikawa
Keiko SawaiKeiko SawaiHaruno Fuji
Jun TazakiJun TazakiDr. Sakurai
Yoshio TsuchiyaYoshio TsuchiyaController of Planet X
Akira KuboAkira KuboTetsuo Torii
Takamaru SasakiTakamaru SasakiChairman of Earth Committee
Fuyuki MurakamiFuyuki MurakamiMedical Representative
Yoshibumi TajimaYoshibumi TajimaMobile Commander
Kenzō TabuKenzō TabuPresident of World Education Corporation (Xilien)
Noriko SengokuNoriko SengokuDelegate
Someshō MatsumotoReligious Representative
Gen ShimizuGen ShimizuMinister of Defense
Tōru IbukiTōru IbukiEarth Base Xilien
Kazuo SuzukiKazuo SuzukiEarth Base Xilien
Yasuhisa TsutsumiYasuhisa TsutsumiCaptain of First Survey Corps
Nadao KirinoNadao KirinoCaptain of Second Survey Corps
Toki ShiozawaToki ShiozawaWomen's Organization Representative
Mitsuo TsudaJSDF Soldier / Xilien

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