The Mysterians
"Space weapons mobilize! A great battle between Earth forces and the gruesome mystery planet people, the Mysterians!"
Originally released in 1957. The Mysterians is a science fiction/action film. directed by Ishirō Honda. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kenji Sahara, Yumi Shirakawa, and Akihiko Hirata
Synopsis
In Japan, scientifically advanced invaders from the war-destroyed planet Mysteroid cause an entire village to vanish, then send a giant robot out to storm the city by night, after which they request a small patch of land on Earth and the right to marry earthling women, claiming to be pacifists. Mankind must decide whether to capitulate or to resist.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 28, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (61 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kenji Sahara
as Joji Atsumi
Yumi Shirakawa
as Etsuko Shiraishi
Akihiko Hirata
as Ryoichi Shiraishi
Momoko Kôchi
as Hiroko Iwamoto
Yoshio Tsuchiya
as Leader of the Mysterians
Takashi Shimura
as Dr. Tanjiro Adachi
Yoshio Kosugi
as Cmdr. Sugimoto
Susumu Fujita
as Gen. Morita
Fuyuki Murakami
as Dr. Nobu Kawanami
Yutaka Sada
as Police Capt. Miyamoto
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
- Far East Laboratory
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mysterians about?
In Japan, scientifically advanced invaders from the war-destroyed planet Mysteroid cause an entire village to vanish, then send a giant robot out to storm the city by night, after which they reques...
Who directed The Mysterians?
The Mysterians was directed by Ishirō Honda.
How long is The Mysterians?
The Mysterians has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was The Mysterians released?
The Mysterians was released on December 28, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mysterians?
The main cast of The Mysterians includes Kenji Sahara, Yumi Shirakawa, Akihiko Hirata, Momoko Kôchi, Yoshio Tsuchiya.