The read
Audiences rate it 12 points higher than critics do. Number 9 of 15 in its series by score.
Synopsis
Astronauts Glenn and Fuji investigate Planet X and encounter mysterious aliens known as the Xiliens, who ask Earth's people to help save their world from "Monster Zero". In exchange for borrowing Godzilla and Rodan, the Xiliens offer a cure for cancer. As Glenn investigates, he develops a romance with Miss Namikawa and uncovers the Xilien's true intentions.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Audiences rate it 12 points higher than critics do.
265 audience votes
Key crew
- Ishirō HondaDirector
- Shinichi SekizawaScreenplay
- Akira IfukubeOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Akira TakaradaAstronaut Kazuo Fuji
- Nick AdamsAstronaut F. Glenn
- Kumi MizunoMiss Namikawa
- Keiko SawaiHaruno Fuji
- Jun TazakiDr. Sakurai
- Yoshio TsuchiyaController of Planet X
- Akira KuboTetsuo Torii
- Takamaru SasakiChairman of Earth Committee
- Fuyuki MurakamiMedical Representative
- Yoshibumi TajimaMobile Commander
- Kenzō TabuPresident of World Education Corporation (Xilien)
- Noriko SengokuDelegate
