Rodan
空の大怪獸 ラドン
Release: 1956-12-26·Runtime: 72m·★ 6.5
HorrorScience Fiction
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.
Production Countries
Japan
Production Companies
TOHO
Far East Laboratory
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Takuzō Kumagaias Policeman Tashiro (uncredited)
Bontarō Tairaas Laborer (uncredited)
Fuyuki Murakamias Professor Minami (uncredited)
Yasuko Nakadaas Female Honeymooner (uncredited)
Ichirō Nakatanias Senkichi
Katsumi Tezukaas Rodan / Meganulon / Hotel Manager
Rinsaku Ogataas Goro
Tsuruko Manoas Osumi
Keiji Sakakidaas Tahei
Shōichi Hiroseas Meganulon / Fighter pilot
Kenji Saharaas Shigeru Kawamura
Yoshibumi Tajimaas Izeki
Haruo Nakajimaas Rodan / Meganulon
Mike Daneenas Okinawan correspondent (uncredited)
Ren Yamamotoas Soldier in jeep (uncredited)
Yumi Shirakawaas Kiyo
Akihiko Hirataas Professor Kyuichiro Kashiwagi
Minosuke Yamadaas Mining Chief Osaki
Yasuhisa Tsutsumias Imamura, F-86F pilot (uncredited)
Keiichirō Katsumotoas Coal mine employee (uncredited)
Tadashi Okabeas Journalist (uncredited)Crew
" />Masakatsu AsaiSpecial Effects, Special Effects Assistant, Visual Effects Director, Visual Effects
" />Akira WatanabeVisual Effects Art Director
" />Ken KuronumaStory
" />Jun FukudaFirst Assistant Director
" />Takeshi KimuraScreenplay
" />Sadao IizukaVisual Effects
" />Akira IfukubeOriginal Music Composer
" />Tohl NaritaSpecial Effects Assistant, Visual Effects Art Director
" />Sadamasa ArikawaVFX Director of Photography, Special Effects" />Haruo NakajimaStunts
" />Teizô ToshimitsuSculptor, Costume Design, Modeling
" />Eiji TsuburayaVisual Effects, Special Effects, Visual Effects Director
" />Eizo KaimaiCostume Design, Modeling
" />Yasuyuki InoueSpecial Effects Assistant, Visual Effects Art Director
" />Ishirō HondaDirector
" />Tomoyuki TanakaProducer