Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
Seen it?1964 | 93 min | Science Fiction, Action, Fantasy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans, fantasy fans and action fans. If you loved Terminator 2: Judgment Day, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1964: an older pace and style.
After a meteorite unleashes a three-headed beast upon Tokyo, Mothra tries to unite with Godzilla and Rodan to battle the extraterrestrial threat.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
77% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 76K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ishirō Honda
- Yōsuke NatsukiDetective Shindo
- Yuriko HoshiNaoko Shindo
- Hiroshi KoizumiProfessor Murai
- Takashi ShimuraDr. Tsukamoto
- Emi ItoShobijin
- Yumi ItoShobijin
- Akiko WakabayashiPrincess Maas Doulina Salno of Selgina
- Hisaya ItoChief Assassin Malmess
- Akihiko HirataChief Detective Okita
- Minoru TakadaPrime Minister