Godzilla(1954)
“Godzilla, a weapon of science, a great battle of wonder and terror!”
Overview
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.
Director
Ishirō Honda
Studio
TOHO
Budget
$60K
Revenue
$2M
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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Movie Facts
Release Year
1954
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
Japanese
Rating
7.6 / 10
Budget
$60K
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
TOHO • Toho Laboratory
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Godzilla?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Godzilla (1954).
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.
Who directed Godzilla?▼
Godzilla was directed by Ishirō Honda and released in 1954. It is a thriller, horror, science fiction film.
How long is Godzilla?▼
Godzilla has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
Who stars in Godzilla?▼
The cast of Godzilla includes 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 and more.
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