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Vintage One Sheet Movie Poster, Battles Godzilla, Mothra, and Rodan for the World, Walter Reade-Sterling Presents, Released by Continental 1964 Japanese kaiju film
Ghidrah, the Three-Headed Monster (originally titled San Daikaij?: Chiky? Saidai no Kessen), which features the cinematic debut of the iconic antagonist King Ghidorah.
Release History
The film was first released in Japan by Toho Co., Ltd. on December 20, 1964. Its theatrical premiere in the United States followed nearly a year later, on September 29, 1965, distributed by Continental Distributing.
Key Movie Details
Monsters: The film is notable for being the first to feature a team-up between Godzilla, Rodan, and Mothra (in larva form) as they unite to defend Earth against the extraterrestrial threat of Ghidorah.
Director: Ishir? Honda, with special effects by Eiji Tsuburaya.
Plot: A massive meteorite falls to Earth, unleashing King Ghidorah. Meanwhile, a possessed princess from Venus (or Mars in the US version) warns humanity of the impending destruction.
Legacy: This film marked the turning point in the Sh?wa era where Godzilla transitioned from a villainous force of nature into a heroic defender of Earth |
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