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