# Rodan (1956)

> A prehistoric flying titan erupts from a Japanese mine and challenges humanity with supersonic terror and tragic grandeur.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/11929

## Facts

- Runtime: 72 min
- Genres: Horror, Science Fiction
- Director: Ishirō Honda
- Cast: Kenji Sahara, Yumi Shirakawa, Akihiko Hirata, Minosuke Yamada, Yoshibumi Tajima, Akio Kobori, Mitsuo Tsuda, Ren Imaizumi
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0049782/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: ominous, propulsive, awe-struck, classic monster movie night, kaiju marathon

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- [Godzilla Minus One (2023)](https://ember.film/movie/857457)
- [Gigantis, the Fire Monster (1959)](https://ember.film/movie/208678)
- [Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991)](https://ember.film/movie/22784)
- [Son of Godzilla (1967)](https://ember.film/movie/11232)
- [Gamera 2: Advent of Legion (1996)](https://ember.film/movie/40947)
- [Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. (2003)](https://ember.film/movie/25046)
- [All Monsters Attack (1969)](https://ember.film/movie/25039)
- [Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966)](https://ember.film/movie/2064)

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