Godzilla vs. Megalon
"A chilling horror classic"
Originally released in 1973. Godzilla vs. Megalon is a action/adventure film. directed by Jun Fukuda. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Katsuhiko Sasaki, Yutaka Hayashi, and Hiroyuki Kawase
Synopsis
Inventor Goro Ibuki creates a humanoid robot named Jet Jaguar. It is soon seized by an undersea race of people called the Seatopians. Using Jet Jaguar as a guide, the Seatopians send Megalon as vengeance for the nuclear tests that have devastated their society.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 17, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (233 votes)
Budget
$760K
Production budget
Box Office
$20M
26.3x return
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Katsuhiko Sasaki
as Inventor Goro Ibuki
Yutaka Hayashi
as Hiroshi Jinkawa
Hiroyuki Kawase
as Rokuro 'Roku-chan' Ibuki
Kanta Mori
as Japan Special Defense Forces Chief
Kotaro Tomita
as Lead Seatopian Agent
Ulf Otsuki
as Seatopian Agent
Sakyo Mikami
as Truck Driver's Assistant
Fumiyo Ikeda
as Man from Unit 1
Robert Dunham
as Emperor Antonio of Seatopia
Gentaro Nakajima
as Truck Driver
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $760,000
- Revenue
- $20,000,000
Production Companies
- TOHO
- Toho Eizo Bijutsu
- Tokyo Laboratory
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Godzilla vs. Megalon about?
Inventor Goro Ibuki creates a humanoid robot named Jet Jaguar. It is soon seized by an undersea race of people called the Seatopians. Using Jet Jaguar as a guide, the Seatopians send Megalon as ven...
Who directed Godzilla vs. Megalon?
Godzilla vs. Megalon was directed by Jun Fukuda.
How long is Godzilla vs. Megalon?
Godzilla vs. Megalon has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Godzilla vs. Megalon released?
Godzilla vs. Megalon was released on March 17, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Godzilla vs. Megalon?
The main cast of Godzilla vs. Megalon includes Katsuhiko Sasaki, Yutaka Hayashi, Hiroyuki Kawase, Kanta Mori, Kotaro Tomita.
Is Godzilla vs. Megalon worth watching?
Godzilla vs. Megalon has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 233 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.