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Invasion of Astro-Monster (1970)
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.
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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.
Rating:G
Genre:Science Fiction, Action
Written By:Shinichi Sekizawa
In Theaters:7/29/1970
Box Office:$3,000,000
Runtime:96 minutes
Studio:TOHO, United Productions of America, Benedict Pictures Corp., Henry G. Saperstein Enterprises Inc., Tokyo Laboratory
Cast
Ishirō Honda
Director
Akira Takarada
Astronaut Kazuo Fuji
Nick Adams
Astronaut F. Glenn
Kumi Mizuno
Miss Namikawa
Keiko Sawai
Haruno Fuji
Jun Tazaki
Dr. Sakurai
Yoshio Tsuchiya
Controller of Planet X
Akira Kubo
Tetsuo Torii
Takamaru Sasaki
Chairman of Earth Committee
Fuyuki Murakami
Medical Representative
Yoshibumi Tajima
Mobile Commander
Kenzō Tabu
President of World Education Corporation (Xilien)
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