Invasion of Astro-Monster

Movie

1965

1h 36m

Japanese

Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

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6.4

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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...

Invasion of Astro-Monster

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1965

1h 36m

Japanese

Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

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Cast

Astronaut F. Glenn

Astronaut K. Fuji

Haruno Fuji

Miss Namikawa

Dr. Sakurai

Tetsuo Teri

Controller of Planet X

Takamaru Sasaki

Chairman of Earth Committee

Gen Shimizu

Minister of Defense

Kenzō Tabu

Commander from Planet X

General

Godzilla

Rodan

King Ghidorah

Tetsuo's Mother

Military Aide

Namikawa's Associate

Xian

Xian

Councilman

Female Delegate

Buddhist Priest

Councilman

Official

Scientist

Directed By: Ishirō Honda

Written By: Shinichi Sekizawa (Screenplay)

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Zillah says...

8 years ago

Love it! I kicked butt!

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AlfieSGD says...

5 months ago

A dull alien invasion, recycled monster action, and boring human characters make "Invasion of Astro-Monster" a really weak Godzilla movie. In the end, it's all just too silly for me to really get drawn into the plot. And the monsters are pretty much the same as in the direct predecessor. Obviously, Toho couldn't keep up here anymore to ensure a certain base quality. At this point, though, I just have to assume that most films from the Shōwa era are simply not my thing.

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Whitsbrain says...

2 years ago

Godzilla goes to outer space. Actually, so does Rodan and Monster Zero (King Ghidorah). Aliens from Planet X ask for help from Earth to rid their planet of Monster Zero, who terrorizes the surface of their planet, forcing them to live below ground. There is really nothing of note here in terms of story or acting. But there is some fantastic set design and very impressive matte paintings and miniature work on display. Usually Godzilla movies have plenty of that already but this time the design of the film really stands out. It has that "retro" look that many of the James Bond films of the '60s had. The most important thing to note is that this is the movie that contains the inexplicable, notorious Godzilla victory dance. It's the strongest indication yet of how childish the movies have become since the original "Gojira" horror film of 1954.

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John Chard

6 years ago

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 More

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corruptednoobie

4/10 3 years ago

==Please note: This review is for the original Japanese subbed version==

And it gets weirder. An obvious inspiration for the film _Mars Attacks!_ as it almost follows the plot points beat for beat.

Godzilla is a good guy. Until he's no longer a good guy. This film is wacky and has very str More

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