Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965)

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81 min - Action | Adventure | Romance - 29 July 1970 (USA)

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Aliens from Planet X request the use of Godzilla and Rodan to fight off King Ghidorah, but have a better use for the three monsters.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Nick Adams	...	Astronaut Glenn Amer
	Akira Takarada	...	Astronaut K. Fuji
	Jun Tazaki	...	Dr. Sakurai
	Akira Kubo	...	Tetsuo Teri
	Kumi Mizuno	...	Miss Namikawa
	Keiko Sawai	...	Haruno Fuji
	Yoshio Tsuchiya	...	Controller of Planet X
	Takamaru Sasaki	...	Chairman of Earth Committee
	Gen Shimizu	...	Minister of Defense
	Kenzô Tabu	...	Commander from Planet X
	Yoshifumi Tajima	...	General
	Nadao Kirino	...	Military Aide
	Kôji Uno	...	Namikawa's Associate
	Tôru Ibuki	...	Xian
	Kazuo Suzuki	...	Xian

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Storyline

Aliens from the mysterious Planet X, which resides on the dark side of of Jupiter, come to Earth asking its people to help them save their world from the dreaded King Ghidrah by letting them "borrow" Godzilla and Rodan. The aliens are actually planning to use the three monsters to take over our planet. Written by Todd A. Bobenrieth <TAB146@PSUVM.EDU>

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Action | Adventure | Romance | Sci-Fi

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Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese | English

Release Date:

29 July 1970 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Befehl aus dem Dunkel See more »

Filming Locations:

Lake Myojin, Kochi, Japan

Company Credits

Production Co:

Toho Company, United Productions of America (UPA) See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Germany: 81 min | Japan: 74 min (re-issue) | USA: 93 min | Japan: 96 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

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Trivia

After its initial U.S. showings, the film was advertised in some venues under the title "Invasion of the Astros", although the actual prints used still carried the "Monster Zero" title. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: In several scenes the strings holding Rodan, Ghidorah and the flying saucers are clearly seen. See more »

Quotes

Glenn: Mutual trust is a beautiful thing
Astronaut K. Fuji: That won't buy groceries.
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Connections

Referenced in So war das S.O.36 (1985) See more »

Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965)
Kaijû daisensô (original title)

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