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Mothra

Mothra

A gruesome marvel!

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: モスラ
  • Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction, Fantasy
  • Release Date: 1961-07-30
  • Runtime: 101 minutes
  • Rating: 7.2/10 (170 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $2,237,760
  • Production Companies: TOHO, Far East Laboratory
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.3941
  • Languages: English, Japanese

Cast & Crew

Frankie Sakai

Frankie Sakai

as Senichiro 'Sen-chan' Fukuda

Hiroshi Koizumi

Hiroshi Koizumi

as Dr. Shin'ichi Chûjô

Kyōko Kagawa

Kyōko Kagawa

as Michi Hanamura

Jerry Itō

Jerry Itō

as Clark Nelson

Ken Uehara

Ken Uehara

as Dr. Harada

Emi Ito

Emi Ito

as Shobijin (Twin Fairy)

Yumi Ito

Yumi Ito

as Shobijin (Twin Fairy)

Takashi Shimura

Takashi Shimura

as News Editor

Akihiro Tayama

Akihiro Tayama

as Shinji Chûjô

Akihiko Hirata

Akihiko Hirata

as Doctor

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Official Trailer

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Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mothra?

Mothra is a Adventure, Science Fiction, Fantasy movie directed by . It was released on 1961-07-30.

Who are the main actors in Mothra?

The main cast includes Frankie Sakai, Hiroshi Koizumi, Kyōko Kagawa, Jerry Itō, Ken Uehara, .

Where can I watch Mothra online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Mothra is available.

Is Mothra based on a true story?

A gruesome marvel!

What is the IMDb rating of Mothra?

Mothra has an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 based on 170 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Mothra?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $2,237,760 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Mothra?

The soundtrack was composed by TOHO, Far East Laboratory. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Mothra filmed?

Mothra was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Mothra?

The total runtime of Mothra is 101 minutes.

Is Mothra suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Mothra?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Mothra.

Does Mothra have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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