Rodan (1956)
Original title: 空の大怪獸 ラドン
Rodan is a 1956 Japanese-language horror movie directed by Ishirō Honda, with a running time of 1h 12m. It stars Kenji Sahara, Yumi Shirakawa and Akihiko Hirata.
Mining engineer Shigeru investigates the disappearance and death of his fellow coworkers when prehistoric nymphs are discovered emerging from the mines. After an attack on the local village, Shigeru heads deeper into the mines only to make a more horrifying discovery in the form a prehistoric flying creature. Soon a second monster appears as the two converge in Fukuoka.
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What is Rodan about?
Mining engineer Shigeru investigates the disappearance and death of his fellow coworkers when prehistoric nymphs are discovered emerging from the mines. After an attack on the local village, Shigeru heads deeper into the mines only to make a more horrifying discovery in the form a prehistoric flying creature. Soon a second monster appears as the two converge in Fukuoka.
When was Rodan released?
Rodan was released on 26 December 1956.
How long is Rodan?
Rodan runs 1h 12m.
Who made Rodan?
Rodan was directed by Ishirō Honda.
Where can I watch Rodan?
Rodan is available on Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV.
Where to watch Rodan
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Cast
- Kenji Sahara as Shigeru Kawamura
- Yumi Shirakawa as Kiyo
- Akihiko Hirata as Professor Kyuichiro Kashiwagi
- Minosuke Yamada as Mining Chief Osaki
- Yoshibumi Tajima as Izeki
- Akio Kobori as Police Chief Nishimura
- Mitsuo Tsuda as Staff Officer Takeuchi
- Ren Imaizumi as Sunagawa
- Jun'ichirō Mukai as Military officer
- Rinsaku Ogata as Goro
- Ichirō Chiba as Chief of Police
- Tsurue Ichimanji as Haru
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