Mothra (1961)
Original title: モスラ
Mothra is a 1961 Japanese-language adventure movie directed by Ishirō Honda, with a running time of 1h 41m. It stars Frankie Sakai, Hiroshi Koizumi and Kyōko Kagawa.
Shipwreck survivors found on the presumably uninhabited Infant Island leads to a scientific expedition that discovers a surviving native population along with the Shobijin, tiny twin fairy priestesses of the island's mythical deity called Mothra. After the fairies are kidnapped by an exploitative businessman named Clark Nelson, Mothra sets out to rescue them.
Quick answers
What is Mothra about?
Shipwreck survivors found on the presumably uninhabited Infant Island leads to a scientific expedition that discovers a surviving native population along with the Shobijin, tiny twin fairy priestesses of the island's mythical deity called Mothra. After the fairies are kidnapped by an exploitative businessman named Clark Nelson, Mothra sets out to rescue them.
When was Mothra released?
Mothra was released on 30 July 1961.
How long is Mothra?
Mothra runs 1h 41m.
Who made Mothra?
Mothra was directed by Ishirō Honda.
Where can I watch Mothra?
Mothra is available on FlixFling, Mometu, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Mothra
Stream: FlixFling
Watch free with ads: Mometu, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Frankie Sakai as Senichiro 'Sen-chan' Fukuda
- Hiroshi Koizumi as Dr. Shin'ichi Chûjô
- Kyōko Kagawa as Michi Hanamura
- Jerry Itō as Clark Nelson
- Ken Uehara as Dr. Harada
- Emi Ito as Shobijin (Twin Fairy)
- Yumi Ito as Shobijin (Twin Fairy)
- Takashi Shimura as News Editor
- Akihiro Tayama as Shinji Chûjô
- Akihiko Hirata as Doctor
- Tetsu Nakamura as Nelson's Henchman
- Obel Wyatt as Dr. Roff
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