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One sheet movie poster for the 1961 Japanese
kaiju film Mothra, directed by Ishir? Honda and produced by Toho Studios. This specific artwork was used by Columbia Pictures for the film's 1962 release in the United States and other international markets.
About the Film
The film introduces Mothra, a giant moth deity from Infant Island. The plot follows an expedition to the radiated island, where a greedy nightclub owner kidnaps two tiny, singing priestesses—known as the Shobijin or "Mothra twins"—to exploit them as a stage act. In response, the island's protector, Mothra, hatches and travels to Tokyo to rescue them, causing massive destruction in its larval and adult forms.
Poster Details
Taglines: "Mightiest Monster in All Creation!" and "Ravishing a Universe for Love!"
Key Figures: The poster prominently features a close-up of Mothra's head and the two priestesses (portrayed by the singing duo The Peanuts) at the bottom.
Production Credits: Directed by Ishir? Honda with special effects by Eiji Tsuburaya, the team behind the original Godzilla.
Technical Specs: Filmed in Tohoscope and Eastman Color. |
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