Invasion of Astro-Monster
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.
At a glance
Countries
Japan, United States of America
Ratings
TMDB users
6.8/10
248 votes
IMDb
6.2/10
Users
Critics
50%Rotten Tomatoes
Rating consensus
60/100 blend
Sources: TMDB · IMDb · Rotten Tomatoes
Moderate-to-positive blended read — weighted ~60/100 across 3 rating sources. The listed meters mostly agree.
Cast
Nick Adams
Astronaut F. Glenn
Akira Takarada
Astronaut K. Fuji
Keiko Sawai
Haruno Fuji
Kumi Mizuno
Miss Namikawa
Jun Tazaki
Dr. Sakurai
Akira Kubo
Tetsuo Teri
Yoshio Tsuchiya
Controller of Planet X
Takamaru Sasaki
Chairman of Earth Committee
Gen Shimizu
Minister of Defense
Kenzō Tabu
Commander from Planet X
Yoshibumi Tajima
General
Haruo Nakajima
Godzilla
In “Godzilla (Showa) Collection”
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Mothra vs. Godzilla
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Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
1966
Son of Godzilla
1967
Destroy All Monsters
1968
All Monsters Attack
1969
Godzilla vs. Hedorah
1971
Godzilla vs. Gigan
1972
Godzilla vs. Megalon
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Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
1974
Terror of Mechagodzilla
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Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965)
Ishirō Honda
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