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Mothra (1961) is a Toho kaiju film centering on an expedition to an irradiated island and the emergence of the goddess Mothra. The story involves a native culture and the subsequent intervention of Mothra after the abduction of priestesses. Frankie Sakai leads a cast including Hiroshi Koizumi and Kyōko Kagawa in this initial installment of the franchise.

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What is Mothra?

Mothra (1961) is a Toho kaiju film centering on an expedition to an irradiated island and the emergence of the goddess Mothra. The story involves a native culture and the subsequent intervention of Mothra after the abduction of priestesses. Frankie Sakai leads a cast including Hiroshi Koizumi and Kyōko Kagawa in this initial installment of the franchise.

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Mothra scores 8.12/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Sci Fi Movie category.
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With a score of 8.12/10, Mothra is highly rated in Sci Fi Movie. See all Sci Fi Movie ranked.

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