Godzilla vs. Hedorah
"The Smog Monster Hedorah arrives in a shooting star!"
Originally released in 1971. Godzilla vs. Hedorah is a science fiction/action film. directed by Yoshimitsu Banno. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Akira Yamanouchi, Hiroyuki Kawase, and Toshie Kimura
Synopsis
An ever evolving alien life-form arrives on a comet from the Dark Gaseous Nebula and proceeds to consume pollution. Spewing mists of sulfuric acid and corrosive sludge, neither humanity nor Godzilla may be able to defeat this toxic menace.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 24, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (238 votes)
Budget
$250K
Production budget
Box Office
$2.8M
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Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Akira Yamanouchi
as Dr. Toru Yano
Hiroyuki Kawase
as Ken Yano
Toshie Kimura
as Toshie Yano
Keiko Mari
as Miki Fujiyama
Toshio Shiba
as Yukio Keuchi
Yoshio Yoshida
as Gohei - fisherman
Haruo Suzuki
as JSDF Officer
Kentaro Watanabe
as Announcer B
Yukihiko Gondō
as Mean General
Eisaburo Komatsu
as Fisherman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $250,000
- Revenue
- $2,768,400
Production Companies
- TOHO
- Toho Eizo Bijutsu
- Tokyo Laboratory
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Godzilla vs. Hedorah about?
An ever evolving alien life-form arrives on a comet from the Dark Gaseous Nebula and proceeds to consume pollution. Spewing mists of sulfuric acid and corrosive sludge, neither humanity nor Godzill...
Who directed Godzilla vs. Hedorah?
Godzilla vs. Hedorah was directed by Yoshimitsu Banno.
How long is Godzilla vs. Hedorah?
Godzilla vs. Hedorah has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Godzilla vs. Hedorah released?
Godzilla vs. Hedorah was released on July 24, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Godzilla vs. Hedorah?
The main cast of Godzilla vs. Hedorah includes Akira Yamanouchi, Hiroyuki Kawase, Toshie Kimura, Keiko Mari, Toshio Shiba.
Is Godzilla vs. Hedorah worth watching?
Godzilla vs. Hedorah has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 238 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.