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Rodan (1956)

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Born from a volcanic crater, the crimson monster bird Rodan tramples the Earth

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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Ishirō Honda
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    Shigeru Kawamura Kenji Sahara
  • Profile picture of Yumi Shirakawa
    Kiyo Yumi Shirakawa
  • Profile picture of Akihiko Hirata
    Professor Kyuichiro Kashiwagi Akihiko Hirata
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    Mining Chief Osaki Minosuke Yamada
  • Profile picture of Yoshifumi Tajima
    Izeki Yoshifumi Tajima
  • Profile picture of Rinsaku Ogata
    Goro Rinsaku Ogata
  • Profile picture of Ichirō Chiba
    Chief of Police Ichirō Chiba
  • Profile picture of Keiji Sakakida
    Tahei Keiji Sakakida

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  • volcano
  • giant insect
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  • pteranodon
  • tokusatsu