The Return of Godzilla(1984)
“Breaking 30 years of silence comes the anticipated-worldwide latest "Godzilla" work!”
Overview
After a fishing boat is attacked, the sole surviving crew member realizes it is none other than a resurrected Godzilla. However, efforts to bring the story to light are suppressed by the Japanese government amid growing political tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union, who are both willing to bomb Japan to stop the monster.
Director
Koji Hashimoto
Studio
Toho Pictures
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$11M
Cast
Keiju Kobayashi
as Prime Minister Seiki Mitamura
Ken Tanaka
as Goro Maki
Yasuko Sawaguchi
as Naoko Okumura
Shin Takuma
as Hiroshi Okumura
Yōsuke Natsuki
as Professor Makoto Hayashida
Eitarō Ozawa
as Minister of Finance Kanzaki
Taketoshi Naitō
as Chief Cabinet Secretary Takegami
Nobuo Kaneko
as Home Affairs Minister Isomura
Mizuho Suzuki
as Foreign Minister Emori
Junkichi Orimoto
as Director-General of the Defense Agency
Hiroshi Koizumi
as Professor Minami
Kunio Murai
as Secretary Henmi
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1984
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$11M
Production Companies
Toho Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Return of Godzilla?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Return of Godzilla (1984).
What is The Return of Godzilla about?▼
After a fishing boat is attacked, the sole surviving crew member realizes it is none other than a resurrected Godzilla. However, efforts to bring the story to light are suppressed by the Japanese government amid growing political tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union, who are both willing to bomb Japan to stop the monster.
Who directed The Return of Godzilla?▼
The Return of Godzilla was directed by Koji Hashimoto and released in 1984. It is a science fiction, action, horror film.
How long is The Return of Godzilla?▼
The Return of Godzilla has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
Who stars in The Return of Godzilla?▼
The cast of The Return of Godzilla includes Keiju Kobayashi as Prime Minister Seiki Mitamura, Ken Tanaka as Goro Maki, Yasuko Sawaguchi as Naoko Okumura, Shin Takuma as Hiroshi Okumura, Yōsuke Natsuki as Professor Makoto Hayashida and more.
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