Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965)
Original title: 怪獣大戦争
Invasion of Astro-Monster is a 1965 Japanese-language science fiction movie directed by Ishirō Honda, with a running time of 1h 36m. It stars Akira Takarada, Nick Adams and Kumi Mizuno.
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.
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Cast
- Akira Takarada as Astronaut Kazuo Fuji
- Nick Adams as Astronaut F. Glenn
- Kumi Mizuno as Miss Namikawa
- Keiko Sawai as Haruno Fuji
- Jun Tazaki as Dr. Sakurai
- Yoshio Tsuchiya as Controller of Planet X
- Akira Kubo as Tetsuo Torii
- Takamaru Sasaki as Chairman of Earth Committee
- Fuyuki Murakami as Medical Representative
- Yoshibumi Tajima as Mobile Commander
- Kenzō Tabu as President of World Education Corporation (Xilien)
- Noriko Sengoku as Delegate