Mothra
モスラ
“Mightiest monster in all creation! Ravaging a universe for love!”
Synopsis
Shipwreck survivors found on the presumably uninhabited Infant Island leads to a scientific expedition that discovers a surviving native population along with the Shobijin, tiny twin fairy priestesses of the island's mythical deity called Mothra. After the fairies are kidnapped by an exploitative businessman named Clark Nelson, Mothra sets out to rescue them.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-10
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Frankie Sakai
Senichiro 'Sen-chan' Fukuda
Hiroshi Koizumi
Dr. Shin'ichi Chûjô
Kyōko Kagawa
Michi Hanamura
Jerry Itō
Clark Nelson
Ken Uehara
Dr. Harada
Emi Ito
Shobijin (Twin Fairy)
Yumi Ito
Shobijin (Twin Fairy)
Takashi Shimura
News Editor
Akihiro Tayama
Shinji Chûjô
Akihiko Hirata
Doctor
Tetsu Nakamura
Nelson's Henchman
Obel Wyatt
Dr. Roff
Seizaburō Kawazu
General
Yoshibumi Tajima
Military Advisor
Robert Dunham
Rolisican Official
Kenji Sahara
Helicopter Pilot
Yoshio Kosugi
Ship Captain
Ren Yamamoto
Ship Survivor
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 10, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ishirō Honda
- Screenplay & Story
- Shinichi Sekizawa
- Original Score
- Yūji Koseki, Koji Kajita
- Original Title
- モスラ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.2M
- Production Studios
- TOHO, Far East Laboratory
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ishirō Honda
Shinichi Sekizawa, Yoshie Hotta, Shinichirô Nakamura, Takehiko Fukunaga, Ishirō Honda, Tomoyuki Tanaka, Iwao Mori
Yūji Koseki, Koji Kajita
Hajime Koizumi
Kazuji Taira
Tomoyuki Tanaka
Department Leadership Roster
Ishirō Honda
Director
Shinichi Sekizawa
Screenplay
Tomoyuki Tanaka
Producer
Yūji Koseki
Original Music Composer
Hajime Koizumi
Director of Photography
Kazuji Taira
Editor
Koji Kajita
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mothra
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mothra about?
Shipwreck survivors found on the presumably uninhabited Infant Island leads to a scientific expedition that discovers a surviving native population along with the Shobijin, tiny twin fairy priestesses of the island's mythical deity called Mothra. After the fairies are kidnapped by an exploitative businessman named Clark Nelson, Mothra sets out to rescue them.
Who directed Mothra?
Mothra was directed by Ishirō Honda.
Who stars in Mothra?
The principal cast of Mothra includes Frankie Sakai, Hiroshi Koizumi, Kyōko Kagawa, Jerry Itō, Ken Uehara.
When was Mothra released and how long is it?
Mothra was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
How much did Mothra make at the box office?
Mothra grossed $2.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Mothra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mothra was composed by Yūji Koseki, Koji Kajita.
Is Mothra based on a book or true story?
Mothra is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Yoshie Hotta", Novel: "Shinichirô Nakamura", Novel: "Takehiko Fukunaga".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mothra?
Mothra holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).