Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965)

19/12/1965 (JP)•Science Fiction, Action•1h 36m

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

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.

Top Billed Cast

Nick Adams
Astronaut F. Glenn
Akira Takarada
Astronaut K. Fuji
Keiko Sawai
Haruno Fuji
Kumi Mizuno
Miss Namikawa
Jun Tazaki
Dr. Sakurai
Akira Kubo
Tetsuo Teri
Yoshio Tsuchiya
Controller of Planet X
Takamaru Sasaki
Chairman of Earth Committee
Gen Shimizu
Minister of Defense

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A review by John Chard

8.0

Written by John Chard on May 24, 2015

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 waste. Yet this is one of the better sequels from Toho's original wave, it quite literally has all the ingredients that made "Zilla" and the off-shoots so iconic. We are in live action cartoon ter...