Yes, the film was based on a short fantasy novel called The Luminous Fairies and Mothra. The story was commissioned for the film and originally serialized in Weekly Asahi and later collected in paperback form. It was written by Takehiko Fukunana, Shinichiro Nakamura, and Yoshie Hotta. The screenplay for the film was written by screenwriter Shinichi Sekizawa
The US version, compared to other Japanese monster movies, is quite moderately cut. A few scenes with the Shobijin were shortened. Apart from that appearance, some effects and minor plot elements are missing. Additionally, there are minimal changes regarding the dubbing. Infant Island became Beiru, Fukuda's nickname was changed from Snapping Turtle to Bulldog and people's names generally differ in both versions a bit (e.g. Dr. Roff/Dr. Rakh). Both Versions are featured on the region-1 DVD released by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment in the USA.
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- How long is Mothra?1 hour and 41 minutes
- When was Mothra released?May 10, 1962
- What is the IMDb rating of Mothra?6.6 out of 10
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- Who are the characters in Mothra?Dr. Shin'ichi Chûjô, Shobijin, and Mothra
- What is the plot of Mothra?An expedition to Infant Island uncovers a native tribe and twin tiny fairy priestesses of a mythical deity, who sets out to rescue the pair after they are kidnapped by a greedy businessman.
- What was the budget for Mothra?200 million
- How much did Mothra earn at the worldwide box office?$90
- What is Mothra rated?Passed
- What genre is Mothra?Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Thriller
- How many awards has Mothra been nominated for?2 nominations
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