Godzilla
"Godzilla, a weapon of science, a great battle of wonder and terror!"
Originally released in 1954. Godzilla is a thriller/horror film. directed by Ishirō Honda.
Starring Akira Takarada, Momoko Kôchi, and Akihiko Hirata
Synopsis
Japan is thrown into a panic after several ships are sunk near Odo Island. An expedition to the island led by Dr. Kyohei Yamane soon discover something far more devastating than imagined in the form of a 50 meter tall monster whom the natives call Gojira. Now the monster begins a rampage that threatens to destroy not only Japan, but the rest of the world as well.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 3, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (1,069 votes)
Budget
$60K
Production budget
Box Office
$2.3M
37.5x return
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Akira Takarada
as Hideto Ogata
Momoko Kôchi
as Emiko Yamane
Akihiko Hirata
as Daisuke Serizawa
Takashi Shimura
as Kyohei Yamane
Fuyuki Murakami
as Professor Tanabe
Sachio Sakai
as Newspaper Reporter Hagiwara
Ren Yamamoto
as Masaji Yamada
Toyoaki Suzuki
as Shinkichi Yamada
Toranosuke Ogawa
as President of Company
Hiroshi Hayashi
as Chairman of Diet Committee
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $60,000
- Revenue
- $2,250,000
Production Companies
- TOHO
- Toho Laboratory
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Godzilla about?
Japan is thrown into a panic after several ships are sunk near Odo Island. An expedition to the island led by Dr. Kyohei Yamane soon discover something far more devastating than imagined in the for...
Who directed Godzilla?
Godzilla was directed by Ishirō Honda.
How long is Godzilla?
Godzilla has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Godzilla released?
Godzilla was released on November 3, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Godzilla?
The main cast of Godzilla includes Akira Takarada, Momoko Kôchi, Akihiko Hirata, Takashi Shimura, Fuyuki Murakami.
Is Godzilla worth watching?
Godzilla has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 1,069 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.