Rodan! The Flying Monster
"Monster of monsters! Big as a skyscraper!"
Originally released in 1957. Rodan! The Flying Monster is a science fiction/horror film. directed by Ishirō Honda. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Keye Luke, Aya Oyama, and George Takei
Synopsis
A mining engineer investigates the deaths of his colleagues, discovering prehistoric nymphs and a creature capable of flying - and wreaking havoc - at supersonic speeds.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 7, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Top Cast
Keye Luke
as Shigeru Kawamura / Sunagawa / Toji (voice)
Aya Oyama
as Kiyo / woman outside hospital / female honeymooner (voice)
George Takei
as Dr. Kyuichiro Kashiwagi / Izeki / male honeymooner (voice)
Paul Frees
as Nishimura / Suda / Dr. Tanaka / Air Force officer / Kitahara (voice)
Marvin Miller
as Air Self-Defense Force commander / Air Force pilot / newsreader (voice)
James Yagi
as Osaki / Professor Minami / hotel manager / farmer (voice)
Jane Chang
as Otami (voice)
David Duncan
as Narrator
Haruo Nakajima
as Rodan / Meganulon (uncredited)
Kenji Sahara
as Shigeru Kawamura
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- King Brothers Productions
- Distributors Corporation of America (DCA)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- TOHO
- Far East Laboratory
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rodan! The Flying Monster about?
A mining engineer investigates the deaths of his colleagues, discovering prehistoric nymphs and a creature capable of flying - and wreaking havoc - at supersonic speeds.
Who directed Rodan! The Flying Monster?
Rodan! The Flying Monster was directed by Ishirō Honda.
How long is Rodan! The Flying Monster?
Rodan! The Flying Monster has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Rodan! The Flying Monster released?
Rodan! The Flying Monster was released on November 7, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rodan! The Flying Monster?
The main cast of Rodan! The Flying Monster includes Keye Luke, Aya Oyama, George Takei, Paul Frees, Marvin Miller.