Rodan(1956)
空の大怪獸 ラドン
Born from a volcanic crater, the crimson monster bird Rodan tramples the Earth
Rodan Synopsis
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.
Rodan (1956) is a horror and science fiction film directed by Ishirō Honda, released on December 26, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Kenji Sahara, Yumi Shirakawa, Akihiko Hirata and Minosuke Yamada. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 196 ratings.
- Director:
- Ishirō Honda
- Writers:
- Ken Kuronuma, Takeshi Kimura, Takeo Murata
- Producers:
- Tomoyuki Tanaka
- Cinematographer:
- Isamu Ashida
- Composer:
- Akira Ifukube
- Production:
- TOHO, Far East Laboratory
- Revenue:
- $1,333,289
- Status:
- Released
Rodan (1956) Trailer
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Rodan Cast & Crew
Main 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
Akio Kobori
as Police Chief Nishimura
- Mitsuo Tsuda
Mitsuo Tsuda
as Staff Officer Takeuchi
- Ren Imaizumi
Ren Imaizumi
as Sunagawa
- Jun'ichirō Mukai
Jun'ichirō Mukai
as Military officer
Rinsaku Ogata
as Goro
- Ichirō Chiba
Ichirō Chiba
as Chief of Police
- Tsurue Ichimanji
Tsurue Ichimanji
as Haru
Key crew
Directed by Ishirō Honda, written by Ken Kuronuma, Takeshi Kimura and Takeo Murata, produced by Tomoyuki Tanaka.
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Rodan Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 196 ratings.
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Rodan – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rodan online?
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Rodan (1956) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Rodan?
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The main cast of Rodan (1956) includes Kenji Sahara, Yumi Shirakawa, Akihiko Hirata, Minosuke Yamada and Yoshibumi Tajima. The film was directed by Ishirō Honda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rodan released?
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Rodan was released on December 26, 1956 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is Rodan worth watching?
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Rodan (1956) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 196 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Rodan?
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Yes. The official Rodan trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.