Rodan(1956)
“Born from a volcanic crater, the crimson monster bird Rodan tramples the Earth”
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 creature. Soon a second monster appears as the two converge in Fukuoka.
Director
Ishirō Honda
Studio
TOHO
Revenue
$1M
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
Ichirō Chiba
as Chief of Police
Tsurue Ichimanji
as Haru
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1956
Runtime
1h 12m
Language
Japanese
Rating
6.5 / 10
Box Office
$1M
Production Companies
TOHO • Far East Laboratory
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rodan?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Rodan (1956).
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, 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.
Who directed Rodan?▼
Rodan was directed by Ishirō Honda and released in 1956. It is a horror, science fiction film.
How long is Rodan?▼
Rodan has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
Who stars in Rodan?▼
The cast of Rodan includes 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 and more.
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