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Godzilla (1954)
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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.
Cast
Akira Takaradaas Hideto Ogata
Momoko Kôchias Emiko Yamane
Akihiko Hirataas Daisuke Serizawa
Takashi Shimuraas Kyohei Yamane
Fuyuki Murakamias Professor Tanabe
Sachio Sakaias Hagiwara
Ren Yamamotoas Masaji Yamada
Toranosuke Ogawaas President of Southern Seas Salvage
Toyoaki Suzukias Shinkichi Yamada
Hiroshi Hayashias Chairman of Diet Committee
Seijirô Ondaas Parliamentarian Oyama
Takeo Oikawaas Chief of Emergency Headquarters
Keiji Sakakidaas Mayor Inada
Kokuten Kōdōas Elder of Odo Island
Facts
| Release date | November 3, 1954 |
| Runtime | 96 min (1h 36m) — shorter as the 1954 average of 113 min |
| Genres | Thriller, Horror, Science-fiction |
| Original title | ゴジラ |
| Language | JA |
| Budget | $60,000 |
| Box office | $2,250,000 (37.5× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0047034 |
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Questions
How long is Godzilla?
Godzilla runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Is Godzilla worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 1,170 votes, which places it #6 of 12 films released in 1954 in this index (top 58%) and #190 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Godzilla?
Godzilla was directed by Ishirō Honda.
Who stars in Godzilla?
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.
What is Godzilla rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Godzilla?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/163022.