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Mothra (1961)

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.

  • Adventure
  • Science Fiction
  • Fantasy

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Frankie SakaiFrankie SakaiSenichiro 'Sen-chan' Fukuda
  • Photo of Hiroshi KoizumiHiroshi KoizumiDr. Shin'ichi Chûjô
  • Photo of Kyōko KagawaKyōko KagawaMichi Hanamura
  • Photo of Jerry ItōJerry ItōClark Nelson
  • Photo of Ken UeharaKen UeharaDr. Harada
  • Photo of Emi ItoEmi ItoShobijin (Twin Fairy)
  • Photo of Yumi ItoYumi ItoShobijin (Twin Fairy)
  • Photo of Takashi ShimuraTakashi ShimuraNews Editor
  • Photo of Akihiro TayamaAkihiro TayamaShinji Chûjô
  • Photo of Akihiko HirataAkihiko HirataDoctor

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