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Rodan (1956)

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

6.519561h 12mJA
HorrorScience Fiction

Directed by Ishirō Honda

Rating

6.5/10

Runtime

1h 12m

Language

JA

Release

December 26, 1956

Director

Ishirō Honda

Official Trailer

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Overview

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...

Cast

Kenji Sahara

Kenji Sahara

Shigeru Kawamura

Yumi Shirakawa

Yumi Shirakawa

Kiyo

Akihiko Hirata

Akihiko Hirata

Professor Kyuichiro Kashiwagi

Minosuke Yamada

Minosuke Yamada

Mining Chief Osaki

Yoshibumi Tajima

Yoshibumi Tajima

Izeki

Akio Kobori

Akio Kobori

Police Chief Nishimura

Mitsuo Tsuda

Mitsuo Tsuda

Staff Officer Takeuchi

Ren Imaizumi

Ren Imaizumi

Sunagawa

Jun'ichirō Mukai

Jun'ichirō Mukai

Military officer

Rinsaku Ogata

Rinsaku Ogata

Goro

Ichirō Chiba

Ichirō Chiba

Chief of Police

Tsurue Ichimanji

Tsurue Ichimanji

Haru

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Rodan (1956), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Rodan. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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