Mothra
1961, Japanese. Directed by Ishirō Honda.
Mightiest monster in all creation! Ravaging a universe for love!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Worth the Hype
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7.2/10 from 195 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Ishirō HondaDirector
- Frankie SakaiSenichiro 'Sen-chan' Fukuda
- Hiroshi KoizumiDr. Shin'ichi Chûjô
- Kyōko KagawaMichi Hanamura
- Jerry ItōClark Nelson
- Ken UeharaDr. Harada
- Emi ItoShobijin (Twin Fairy)
- Yumi ItoShobijin (Twin Fairy)
- Takashi ShimuraNews Editor
- Akihiro TayamaShinji Chûjô
- Akihiko HirataDoctor
- Tetsu NakamuraNelson's Henchman
- Obel WyattDr. Roff
Details
- Released
- 30 July 1961
- Original title
- モスラ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shinichi Sekizawa
- Box office
- $2.2M
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Mothra: quick answers
Is Mothra worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 195 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mothra?
Mothra runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does Mothra have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mothra. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Mothra suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Mothra yet.
What movies are like Mothra?
If you liked Mothra, try Son of Godzilla, Inuyashiki, Rebirth of Mothra.
Who directed Mothra?
Mothra (1961) was directed by Ishirō Honda and stars Frankie Sakai, Hiroshi Koizumi, Kyōko Kagawa.