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