| Director | Ishirō Honda |
|---|---|
| Genre | action film, adventure film, alien invasion, kaiju, science fiction film |
| Runtime | 101 min |
| Country | Japan |
| Budget | ¥132 million |
| Box office | $4.2 million |
In the year 196X, two astronauts, Fuji and Glenn, are sent to investigate the surface of the mysterious "Planet X" recently detected on the far side of Jupiter. There they encounter advanced and seemingly benevolent human-like beings called the Xiliens and their leader, the Controller.