Godzilla
"The greatest apocalpyse in the history of cinema"
Originally released in 1977. Godzilla is a science fiction/horror film. directed by Luigi Cozzi.
Starring Raymond Burr, Akira Takarada, and Akihiko Hirata
Synopsis
A re-edited Italian-language dubbed version of the original Godzilla, using as a basis the U.S. version, "Godzilla, King of the Monsters!" (1956), plus WWII newsreel footage and clips from other science fiction films. The re-edited film was then colorized via a process called "Spectrorama 70" consisting of applying various colored gels to the black and white footage. The film's opening and ending also features new music composed by musicians Fabio Frizzi, Franco Bixio, and Vince Tempera (under the pseudonym Magnetic System).
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1977
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (52 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
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Directors
Top Cast
Raymond Burr
as Steve Martin
Akira Takarada
as Ogata
Akihiko Hirata
as Dr. Serizawa
Takashi Shimura
as Dr. Yamane
Momoko Kôchi
as Emiko Yamane
Emilio Cigoli
as Steve Martin (voice)
Rita Savagnone
as Emiko Yamane (voice)
Giuseppe Rinaldi
as Ogata (voice)
Vittorio Cramer
as George Lawrence (voice) (as Vittorio Kramer)
Pino Locchi
as Security Officer Tomo Iwanaga (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures International
- Documento Film
- BBC di Renato Barbieri
- COZZILLA s.r.l.
- Fonolux
- TOHO
- Toho Laboratory
- Jewell Enterprises
- Embassy Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Godzilla about?
A re-edited Italian-language dubbed version of the original Godzilla, using as a basis the U.S. version, "Godzilla, King of the Monsters!" (1956), plus WWII newsreel footage and clips from other sc...
Who directed Godzilla?
Godzilla was directed by Luigi Cozzi.
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 January 1, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Godzilla?
The main cast of Godzilla includes Raymond Burr, Akira Takarada, Akihiko Hirata, Takashi Shimura, Momoko Kôchi.