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Godzilla

ゴジラ

1954 · 1h 36m · Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller · Japan · Rated PG (GB)

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.

Directed by
Ishirō Honda
Written by
Takeo Murata, Ishirō Honda
Story by
Tomoyuki Tanaka, Eiji Tsuburaya
Based on the novel by
Shigeru Kayama
Starring
Akira Takarada, Momoko Kôchi, Akihiko Hirata, Takashi Shimura
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animal horroratomic bombblack and whitecreature featuredinosaurgiant monstergodzillaislandjapankaijunuclear radiationpost war japanshipshipwrecktokusatsutokyo, japan
RatingPG (GB)

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