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

G 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.

Director:

Ishirô Honda
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Cast

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

Alien | Godzilla | Rodan | Astronaut | House On Fire  | See more »

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Romance | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese | English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Befehl aus dem Dunkel See more »

Filming Locations:

Lake Myojin, Kochi, Japan

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Germany:  | Japan: (re-issue)  | USA:  | Japan:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

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 »