Mothra vs. Godzilla(1964)
“A massive Mach 3 moth! The heavy missile tank Godzilla! The sky, sea, and land quake in the fierce battle of the century!”
Overview
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.
Director
Ishirō Honda
Studio
TOHO
Revenue
$10M
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
Yutaka Sada
as School Principal
Akira Tani
as Amimoto, Shizunora Village Leader
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1964
Runtime
1h 29m
Language
Japanese
Rating
7 / 10
Box Office
$10M
Production Companies
TOHO
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mothra vs. Godzilla?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964).
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 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.
Who directed Mothra vs. Godzilla?▼
Mothra vs. Godzilla was directed by Ishirō Honda and released in 1964. It is a drama, action, science fiction film.
How long is Mothra vs. Godzilla?▼
Mothra vs. Godzilla has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
Who stars in Mothra vs. Godzilla?▼
The cast of Mothra vs. Godzilla includes 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 and more.
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