Mothra
"Mightiest monster in all creation! Ravaging a universe for love!"
Originally released in 1961. Mothra is a adventure/science fiction film. directed by Ishirō Honda.
Starring Frankie Sakai, Hiroshi Koizumi, and Kyōko Kagawa
Synopsis
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 Facts
Release Date
July 30, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (176 votes)
Box Office
$2.2M
Worldwide gross
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top 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
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Revenue
- $2,237,760
Production Companies
- TOHO
- Far East Laboratory
Frequently Asked Questions
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 priestes...
Who directed Mothra?
Mothra was directed by Ishirō Honda.
How long is Mothra?
Mothra has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Mothra released?
Mothra was released on July 30, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mothra?
The main cast of Mothra includes Frankie Sakai, Hiroshi Koizumi, Kyōko Kagawa, Jerry Itō, Ken Uehara.
Is Mothra worth watching?
Mothra has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 176 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.