Godzilla (1954)
Original title: ゴジラ
Godzilla is a 1954 Japanese-language thriller movie directed by Ishirō Honda, with a running time of 1h 36m. It stars Akira Takarada, Momoko Kôchi and Akihiko Hirata.
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 answers
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 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.
When was Godzilla released?
Godzilla was released on 3 November 1954.
How long is Godzilla?
Godzilla runs 1h 36m.
Who made Godzilla?
Godzilla was directed by Ishirō Honda.
Where can I watch Godzilla?
Godzilla is available on Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.
Where to watch Godzilla
Stream: Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Official site
https://web.archive.org/web/20140910195342/http://godzilla1954.jp/
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 Hagiwara
- Toranosuke Ogawa as President of Southern Seas Salvage
- Ren Yamamoto as Masaji Yamada
- Hiroshi Hayashi as Chairman of Diet Committee
- Seijirô Onda as Parliamentarian Oyama
- Takeo Oikawa as Chief of Emergency Headquarters
- Keiji Sakakida as Mayor Inada
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