Mothra vs. Godzilla
"A massive Mach 3 moth! The heavy missile tank Godzilla! The sky, sea, and land quake in the fierce battle of the century!"
Originally released in 1964. Mothra vs. Godzilla is a drama/action film. directed by Ishirō Honda. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Akira Takarada, Yuriko Hoshi, and Hiroshi Koizumi
Synopsis
Journalists Ichiro Sakai and Junko cover the wreckage of a typhoon when an enormous egg is found and claimed by greedy entrepreneurs. Mothra's fairies arrive and are aided by the journalists in a plea for its return. As their requests are denied, Godzilla arises near Nagoya and the people of Infant Island must decide if they are willing to answer Japan's own pleas for help.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 29, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (323 votes)
Box Office
$10M
Worldwide gross
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Akira Takarada
as Ichiro "Ichi" Sakai
Yuriko Hoshi
as Junko Nakanishi
Hiroshi Koizumi
as Professor Shunsuke Miura
Yū Fujiki
as Jiro Nakamura
Kenji Sahara
as Jiro Torahata
Emi Ito
as Shobijin (Twin Fairy)
Yumi Ito
as Shobijin (Twin Fairy)
Jun Tazaki
as Editor Maruta
Yoshibumi Tajima
as Kumayama
Kenzō Tabu
as Prefectural Assembly Member
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Revenue
- $10,000,000
Production Companies
- TOHO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mothra vs. Godzilla about?
Journalists Ichiro Sakai and Junko cover the wreckage of a typhoon when an enormous egg is found and claimed by greedy entrepreneurs. Mothra's fairies arrive and are aided by the journalists in a p...
Who directed Mothra vs. Godzilla?
Mothra vs. Godzilla was directed by Ishirō Honda.
How long is Mothra vs. Godzilla?
Mothra vs. Godzilla has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Mothra vs. Godzilla released?
Mothra vs. Godzilla was released on April 29, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mothra vs. Godzilla?
The main cast of Mothra vs. Godzilla includes Akira Takarada, Yuriko Hoshi, Hiroshi Koizumi, Yū Fujiki, Kenji Sahara.
Is Mothra vs. Godzilla worth watching?
Mothra vs. Godzilla has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 323 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.