Invasion of Astro-Monster (Kaiju daisenso)

  • Rated G
  • 1hr 21m

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Ishirô Honda

Producer:

Tomoyuki Tanaka

Writer:

Shin'ichi Sekizawa

Release Date:

Jul 29, 1970

Runtime:

1hr 21m

Synopsis

Astronauts investigate Planet X and encounter the Xiliens, who ask Earth's people to help save their world from "Monster Zero". As one astronaut forms a romance with a mysterious woman, he uncovers the Xilien's true intentions.

Cast

  • Nick Adams
  • Akira Takarada
  • Jun Tazaki
  • Akira Kubo
  • Kumi Mizuno
  • Keiko Sawai
  • Yoshio Tsuchiya
  • Takamaru Sasaki
  • Gen Shimizu
  • Kenzô Tabu

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  • Dec 2, 2022

    Paintings made in caves more than 10,000 years ago suggest that even the earliest peoples danced, but most experts agree that the artform reached its zenith several centuries later in Japan with Godzilla’s iconic victory dance.

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    CinemaVoid 🏴‍☠️
    CinemaVoid 🏴‍☠️
    Jun 3, 2019

    I am so tired of people complaining about the human characters in Godzilla movies. The best Godzilla movies have good human characters and Kaiju action. I thought that the human characters in the new Godzilla movie were fine and that there was a nice balance between human…

    400 Likes
    Luke Williams
    Luke Williams
    Jan 31, 2024

    The scene where Godzilla and Rodan are left behind on Planet X and they’re just roaring and waving their arms while the camera slowly gets farther and farther away is one of the saddest things i’ve ever seen

    352 Likes
    Bryan Espitia
    Bryan Espitia
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    Apr 25, 2020

    more flying saucers and sonic mind control aliens than i was expecting.

    247 Likes
    Josh Lewis
    Josh Lewis
    Mar 18, 2019

    Godzilla and Friends Marathon: 15 of 46 Ghidorah is back, and this time he brought friends! Invasion of Astro-Monster is basically a mash up of The Mysterians and Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster, with an aesthetic that is reminiscent of Forbidden Planet. So,…

    223 Likes
    Aberrant Ghoul
    Aberrant Ghoul
    Mar 13, 2024

    From now on, every time I go to a dance party…. I’m gonna do the Godzilla victory dance.

    186 Likes
    Kyler The Film Unicorn 🦄
    Kyler The Film Unicorn 🦄
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    Jan 10, 2020

    "I did not create Godzilla for this." - Actual Quote from Director Ishiro Honda. Yep. There it is. That classic "When is Godzilla showing up? feeling. It's no wonder Ishiro Honda was allowed to 'rest' after this one. It's a rehash of THE MYSTERIANS, a re-hash of…

    172 Likes
    Justin Decloux
    Justin Decloux
    Dec 8, 2023

    Sleeping, boxing, stretching, playing football, and doing victory dance 🦖🕺😩 Godzilla is probably the cutest monster ever 🥰 *The scene where the spaceship flies away, leaving Rodan and Godzilla on the ground is so heart wrenching 😔

    145 Likes
    Realkinoshit
    Realkinoshit
    May 19, 2024

    Ayoo they really got Godzilla boxing and emoting right here 💀

    135 Likes
    Paimonn
    Paimonn

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  • Leo
    Leo loved
    Invasion of Astro-Monster

    As a kid this was one of my favorite classic Godzilla movies to catch on cable. The inclusion of aliens was an amazing decision.

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    Kinsey King
    Kinsey King watched_neutrald
    Invasion of Astro-Monster

    This one is finally in English. It has aliens in it and has one monster helping Godzilla fight the hydra thing.

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    nik
    nik liked
    Invasion of Astro-Monster

    The fits go insane in this movie

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    6/10

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    Luca Tosti
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Invasion of Astro-Monster (Kaiju daisenso) (1970) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as G (General Audiences), so all ages are admitted.
How long is Invasion of Astro-Monster (Kaiju daisenso) (1970)?
The movie is 1hr 21min long.
What's Invasion of Astro-Monster (Kaiju daisenso) (1970) about?
Astronauts investigate Planet X and encounter the Xiliens, who ask Earth's people to help save their world from "Monster Zero". As one astronaut forms a romance with a mysterious woman, he uncovers the Xilien's true intentions.
Who's the cast of Invasion of Astro-Monster (Kaiju daisenso) (1970)?
  • Nick Adams as Astronaut Glenn Amer
  • Akira Takarada as Astronaut K. Fuji
  • Jun Tazaki as Dr. Sakurai
  • Akira Kubo as Tetsuo Teri
  • Kumi Mizuno as Miss Namikawa
  • Keiko Sawai as Haruno Fuji
  • Yoshio Tsuchiya as Controller of Planet X
  • Takamaru Sasaki as Chairman of Earth Committee
  • Gen Shimizu as Minister of Defense
  • Kenzô Tabu as Commander from Planet X
Who's the director behind Invasion of Astro-Monster (Kaiju daisenso) (1970)?
Ishirô Honda directed Invasion of Astro-Monster (Kaiju daisenso) (1970).
Who produced Invasion of Astro-Monster (Kaiju daisenso) (1970)?
Tomoyuki Tanaka produced Invasion of Astro-Monster (Kaiju daisenso) (1970).