Invasion of Astro-Monster
(1965)
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Invasion of Astro-Monster
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Akira Takarada | ... | |
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Jun Tazaki | ... |
Dr. Sakurai
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Akira Kubo | ... |
Tetsuo Teri
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Kumi Mizuno | ... |
Miss Namikawa
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Keiko Sawai | ... |
Haruno Fuji
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Yoshio Tsuchiya | ... |
Controller of Planet X
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Takamaru Sasaki | ... |
Chairman of Earth Committee
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Gen Shimizu | ... |
Minister of Defense
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Kenzô Tabu | ... |
Commander from Planet X
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Yoshifumi Tajima | ... |
General
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Nadao Kirino | ... |
Military Aide
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Kôji Uno | ... |
Namikawa's Associate
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Tôru Ibuki | ... |
Xian
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Kazuo Suzuki | ... |
Xian
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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>
This was one of the first Godzilla films I can recall watching on prime-time network television when I was growing up (back then it went under its Americanized title of simply, MONSTER ZERO). Though pretty far-fetched, it's still a highly enjoyable offering in the Toho series and gives us another chance to see Godzilla and Rodan join forces against the popular three-headed King Ghidorah (Monster Zero).
This time the widescreen English dubbed version is an asset, as American actor Nick Adams adds some spice to this one, since it's always fun to hear his nasal Brooklynese voice delivering such entertaining macho lines of gibberish as: "you stinkin' rats! What have you done to her?" Adams plays one of two astronauts sent to the newly discovered "Planet X" where he meets an alien civilization forced to live underground in order to avoid frequent attacks by Ghidorah up on the surface. The leaders ask our heroes to help them obtain the services of Earth monsters Godzilla and Rodan to help them vanquish 'Monster Zero'. But all may not be quite as it seems...
Some fans don't like the fact that the monster battles are kept to a minimum this time, but they're pretty good when they arrive and it's an added kick seeing the desolate looking Planet X in outer space, with its mountains, craters and dark, star-lit skies. The addition of aliens, flying saucers and double-crosses help make this a good time for Godzilla lovers.