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Godzilla

The greatest apocalpyse in the history of cinema

6.8 / 10 1977 1h 36mNR Italian
Science FictionHorror

Storyline

A re-edited Italian-language dubbed version of the original Godzilla, using as a basis the U.S. version, "Godzilla, King of the Monsters!" (1956), plus WWII newsreel footage and clips from other science fiction films. The re-edited film was then colorized via a process called "Spectrorama 70" consisting of applying various colored gels to the black and white footage. The film's opening and ending also features new music composed by musicians Fabio Frizzi, Franco Bixio, and Vince Tempera (under the pseudonym Magnetic System).

Cast & Crew

Raymond Burr

Raymond Burr

Steve Martin

Lead
Akira Takarada

Akira Takarada

Ogata

Akihiko Hirata

Akihiko Hirata

Dr. Serizawa

Takashi Shimura

Takashi Shimura

Dr. Yamane

Momoko Kôchi

Momoko Kôchi

Emiko Yamane

Emilio Cigoli

Emilio Cigoli

Steve Martin (voice)

Rita Savagnone

Rita Savagnone

Emiko Yamane (voice)

Giuseppe Rinaldi

Giuseppe Rinaldi

Ogata (voice)

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Luigi Cozzi's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Godzilla is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker