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Godzilla

NR19541h 36mIshirō Honda
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 94% · Metacritic 79

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"Godzilla, a weapon of science, a great battle of wonder and terror!"

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.

ThrillerHorrorScience Fiction
ShipIslandJapanAtomic BombShipwreckGiant MonsterNuclear RadiationTokyo, JapanDinosaurBlack And White

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Frequently asked questions

What is Godzilla (1954) 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 stars in Godzilla?

Godzilla stars Akira Takarada (Hideto Ogata), Momoko Kôchi (Emiko Yamane), Akihiko Hirata (Daisuke Serizawa), Takashi Shimura (Kyohei Yamane), Fuyuki Murakami (Professor Tanabe). The film was directed by Ishirō Honda.

How long is Godzilla?

Godzilla has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1954. It is rated NR.

Is Godzilla worth watching?

Godzilla holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 94. Fans of Thriller, Horror, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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