Invasion of Astro-Monster
“The great fierce battle between Godzilla, Rodan, and King Ghidorah that will sway the ruler of the Universe, Planet X!”
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Planet X would like to borrow Godzilla and Rodan, which is a request Earth really ought to read carefully. Matching alien outfits and elaborate promises lead to wonderfully theatrical monster business. The earnest diplomacy makes the creature antics even more enjoyable.
Nominated by @flabbergasted_jones
The club’s verdict
- Acting
- 5.5/10
- Plot
- 8.5/10
- Effects
- 3/10
- Dialogue
- 6.5/10
- Rewatchability
- 8.5/10
“Please return both borrowed monsters in their original condition.”
@flabbergasted_jones, scored it 64
Synopsis and movie facts
Astronauts Glenn and Fuji investigate Planet X and encounter mysterious aliens known as the Xiliens, who ask Earth's people to help save their world from "Monster Zero". In exchange for borrowing Godzilla and Rodan, the Xiliens offer a cure for cancer. As Glenn investigates, he develops a romance with Miss Namikawa and uncovers the Xilien's true intentions.
- Released
- 1965
- Directed by
- Ishirō Honda
- Running time
- 96 min
- Original title
- 怪獣大戦争
Starring
- Akira Takarada as Astronaut Kazuo Fuji
- Nick Adams as Astronaut F. Glenn
- Kumi Mizuno as Miss Namikawa
- Keiko Sawai as Haruno Fuji
- Jun Tazaki as Dr. Sakurai
- Yoshio Tsuchiya as Controller of Planet X
- Akira Kubo as Tetsuo Torii
- Takamaru Sasaki as Chairman of Earth Committee
Research behind this pick
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- Film reference · themoviedb.org
TMDB identity and credits retrieved on 2026-11-10: Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965), directed by Ishirō Honda. The importer rechecks identity, poster, synopsis, release date, runtime, genres and cast against live metadata.
- Review · badmovies.org
The reviewer explicitly enjoys the three monsters, distinctive aliens and Godzilla's celebratory movements, describing it as an entertaining effects showcase. Full review text retained from earlier catalogue research and consulted again on 2026-11-10; no claim of a fresh page download.
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