Terror of Mechagodzilla
Seen it?1975 | 83 min | Science Fiction, Action, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans and action fans.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 23 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1975: an older pace and style.
A submarine expedition to salvage the remains of Mechagodzilla is thwarted by a massive dinosaur named Titanosaurus. An Interpol investigation leads biologist Ichinose to uncover the work of Dr. Mafune and his mysterious daughter Katsura. Aligned with the Black Hole Aliens, Katsura's life becomes entwined with the resurrected machine.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
43% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$970K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 51K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ishirō Honda
- Katsuhiko SasakiBiologist Akira Ichinose
- Tomoko AiKatsura Mafune
- Akihiko HirataDr. Shinzô Mafune
- Tadao NakamaruINTERPOL Chief Tagawa
- Gorō MutsumiCommander Mugal
- Masaaki DaimonCaptain Kusakari
- Katsumasa UchidaJiro Murakoshi
- Shin RoppongiYûuchi Wakayama
- Tōru IbukiDeputy Commander Tsuda
- Kenji SaharaDefense Force Commander