Rodan
空の大怪獸 ラドン
“Born from a volcanic crater, the crimson monster bird Rodan tramples the Earth”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Rodan movie trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-06-17
Top Cast
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Kenji Sahara
Shigeru Kawamura
Yumi Shirakawa
Kiyo
Akihiko Hirata
Professor Kyuichiro Kashiwagi
Minosuke Yamada
Mining Chief Osaki
Yoshibumi Tajima
Izeki
Akio Kobori
Police Chief Nishimura
Mitsuo Tsuda
Staff Officer Takeuchi
Ren Imaizumi
Sunagawa
Jun'ichirō Mukai
Military officer
Rinsaku Ogata
Goro
Ichirō Chiba
Chief of Police
Tsurue Ichimanji
Haru
Tateo Kawasaki
Tsunesan
Kanta Kisaragi
Suteyan
Tsuruko Mano
Osumi
Jirô Suzukawa
Yoshizo
Yasuhiro Shigenobu
Sabu
Keiji Sakakida
Tahei
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ishirō Honda
- Screenplay & Story
- Takeo Murata, Takeshi Kimura
- Original Score
- Akira Ifukube
- Original Title
- 空の大怪獸 ラドン
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, Tagalog, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- TOHO, Far East Laboratory
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ishirō Honda
Takeo Murata, Takeshi Kimura, Ken Kuronuma
Akira Ifukube
Isamu Ashida
Kôichi Iwashita
Tomoyuki Tanaka
Department Leadership Roster
Ishirō Honda
Director
Tomoyuki Tanaka
Producer
Isamu Ashida
Director of Photography
Tatsuo Kita
Production Design
Kôichi Iwashita
Editor
Takeo Murata
Screenplay
Takeshi Kimura
Screenplay
Akira Ifukube
Original Music Composer
Eizo Kaimai
Costume Design
Teizô Toshimitsu
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rodan
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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.
Who stars in Rodan?
The principal cast of Rodan includes Kenji Sahara, Yumi Shirakawa, Akihiko Hirata, Minosuke Yamada, Yoshibumi Tajima.
When was Rodan released and how long is it?
Rodan was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
How much did Rodan make at the box office?
Rodan grossed $1.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Rodan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rodan was composed by Akira Ifukube.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rodan?
Rodan holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).