Name: Invasion of Astro-Monster
Genre: Science Fiction, Action
Released: 1965-12-19
Duration: 96 min
Cast: Akira Takarada, Nick Adams, Kumi Mizuno, Keiko Sawai, Jun Tazaki

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Invasion of Astro-Monster plot summary

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

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.

Details

Original title: 怪獣大戦争
Release date: December 19, 1965
Runtime: 1h 36m
Genres: Science Fiction, Action
Directed by: Ishirō Honda
Country: Japan, United States
TMDB rating: 6.8 / 10 · 268 votes

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Cast

Akira TakaradaAstronaut Kazuo Fuji
Nick AdamsAstronaut F. Glenn
Kumi MizunoMiss Namikawa
Keiko SawaiHaruno Fuji
Jun TazakiDr. Sakurai
Yoshio TsuchiyaController of Planet X
Akira KuboTetsuo Torii
Takamaru SasakiChairman of Earth Committee
Fuyuki MurakamiMedical Representative
Yoshibumi TajimaMobile Commander

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In the United States, Invasion of Astro-Monster is available to stream on HBO Max and Criterion Channel. It's also free on Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV and Fandango At Home.