Rodan
"Born from a volcanic crater, the crimson monster bird Rodan tramples the Earth"
Originally released in 1956. Rodan is a horror/science fiction film. directed by Ishirō Honda. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kenji Sahara, Yumi Shirakawa, and Akihiko Hirata
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 26, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (182 votes)
Box Office
$1.3M
Worldwide gross
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kenji Sahara
as Shigeru Kawamura
Yumi Shirakawa
as Kiyo
Akihiko Hirata
as Professor Kyuichiro Kashiwagi
Minosuke Yamada
as Mining Chief Osaki
Yoshibumi Tajima
as Izeki
Akio Kobori
as Police Chief Nishimura
Mitsuo Tsuda
as Staff Officer Takeuchi
Ren Imaizumi
as Sunagawa
Jun'ichirō Mukai
as Military officer
Rinsaku Ogata
as Goro
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Revenue
- $1,333,289
Production Companies
- TOHO
- Far East Laboratory
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rodan about?
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, Shiger...
Who directed Rodan?
Rodan was directed by Ishirō Honda.
How long is Rodan?
Rodan has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Rodan released?
Rodan was released on December 26, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rodan?
The main cast of Rodan includes Kenji Sahara, Yumi Shirakawa, Akihiko Hirata, Minosuke Yamada, Yoshibumi Tajima.
Is Rodan worth watching?
Rodan has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 182 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.