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All movies seen on 01/04/2014

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Godzilla (1954)

Directed by Ishirō Honda

Horror | Science Fiction | Thriller

Most recently watched by lordofthemovies, sensoria, DaNiedabaya, schofizzy, Javitron, seanCduregger

Overview

Japan is thrown into a panic after several ships are sunk near Odo Island. An expedition to the island led by Dr. Yemani 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.

Rated NR | Length 96 minutes

Actors

Akira Takarada | Momoko Kôchi | Akihiko Hirata | Takashi Shimura | Fuyuki Murakami | Sachio Sakai | Ren Yamamoto | Toyoaki Suzuki | Toranosuke Ogawa | Hiroshi Hayashi | Seijirô Onda | Kin Sugai | Haruo Nakajima | Tsuruko Mano | Kokuten Kôdô | Tadashi Okabe | Jirô Mitsuaki | Ren Imaizumi | Sôkichi Maki | Kenji Sahara | Yasuhisa Tsutsumi | Takeo Oikawa | Junpei Natsuki | Katsumi Tezuka | Saburô Iketani | Shizuko Azuma | Shizuko Higashi | Kiyoshi Kamata | Keiji Sakakida | Tamae Sengo

Viewing History (seen 4 times)

Viewing Notes

Embarking on my Godzilla project that I decided upon last year. Wanted to wait until 2014 to kick off since it is the 60th anniversary and the new movie will be released. Plus a good excuse to crack open my Criterion Blu.

Saw this most recently at G-Fest on the big screen where it left a huge impact on me. Viewing it again tonight I focused on other things like the drama and relationships. Such a unique film in that Godzilla doesn’t get much screen time yet the fear and intensity is all driven through the human drama and reaction to his presence.

I like Akihiko Hirata the most in this cast. I’d love to know more about his character Dr. Serizawa. I also really love that moment when Godzilla is woken up from his nap on the ocean floor.

Next week: Godzilla, King of the Monsters!

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