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