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
Bontarō Tairaas Laborer (uncredited)
Ichirō Nakatanias Senkichi
Tsuruko Manoas Osumi
Takuzō Kumagaias Policeman Tashiro (uncredited)
Haruo Nakajimaas Rodan / Meganulon
Minosuke Yamadaas Mining Chief Osaki
Tadashi Okabeas Journalist (uncredited)
Kenji Saharaas Shigeru Kawamura
Yoshibumi Tajimaas Izeki
Akihiko Hirataas Professor Kyuichiro Kashiwagi
Keiichirō Katsumotoas Coal mine employee (uncredited)
Ren Yamamotoas Soldier in jeep (uncredited)
Yasuhisa Tsutsumias Imamura, F-86F pilot (uncredited)
Rinsaku Ogataas Goro
Keiji Sakakidaas Tahei
Fuyuki Murakamias Professor Minami (uncredited)
Shōichi Hiroseas Meganulon / Fighter pilot
Yumi Shirakawaas Kiyo
Katsumi Tezukaas Rodan / Meganulon / Hotel Manager
Yasuko Nakadaas Female Honeymooner (uncredited)Crew
" />Yasuyuki InoueSpecial Effects Assistant, Visual Effects Art Director
" />Sadao IizukaVisual Effects
" />Akira WatanabeVisual Effects Art Director
" />Ishirō HondaDirector" />Haruo NakajimaStunts
" />Sadamasa ArikawaVFX Director of Photography, Special Effects
" />Teizô ToshimitsuSculptor, Costume Design, Modeling
" />Masakatsu AsaiSpecial Effects, Special Effects Assistant, Visual Effects Director, Visual Effects
" />Eizo KaimaiCostume Design, Modeling
" />Jun FukudaFirst Assistant Director
" />Takeshi KimuraScreenplay
" />Tomoyuki TanakaProducer
" />Akira IfukubeOriginal Music Composer
" />Tohl NaritaSpecial Effects Assistant, Visual Effects Art Director
" />Eiji TsuburayaVisual Effects, Special Effects, Visual Effects Director
" />Ken KuronumaStory