Godzilla(1977)
The greatest apocalpyse in the history of cinema
Godzilla Synopsis
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).
Godzilla (1977) is a science fiction and horror film directed by Luigi Cozzi, released on January 1, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Raymond Burr, Akira Takarada, Akihiko Hirata and Takashi Shimura. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 55 ratings.
- Director:
- Luigi Cozzi
- Writers:
- Shigeru Kayama, Shigeru Kayama, Shigeru Kayama
- Producers:
- Tomoyuki Tanaka, Edward B. Barison, Harry Rybnick
- Cinematographer:
- Masao Tamai
- Composer:
- Fabio Frizzi
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures International, Documento Film, BBC di Renato Barbieri, COZZILLA s.r.l., Fonolux, TOHO, Toho Laboratory, Jewell Enterprises, Embassy Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Godzilla Cast & Crew
Main cast
Raymond Burr
as Steve Martin
Akira Takarada
as Ogata
Akihiko Hirata
as Dr. Serizawa
Takashi Shimura
as Dr. Yamane
Momoko Kôchi
as Emiko Yamane
Emilio Cigoli
as Steve Martin (voice)
Rita Savagnone
as Emiko Yamane (voice)
Giuseppe Rinaldi
as Ogata (voice)
- Vittorio Cramer
Vittorio Cramer
as George Lawrence (voice) (as Vittorio Kramer)
- Pino Locchi
Pino Locchi
as Security Officer Tomo Iwanaga (voice)
Gianfranco Bellini
as Dr. Serizawa (voice) (uncredited)
- Bruno Persa
Bruno Persa
as Dr. Yamane (voice) (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Luigi Cozzi, written by Shigeru Kayama, Shigeru Kayama and Shigeru Kayama, produced by Tomoyuki Tanaka, Edward B. Barison and Harry Rybnick.
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Godzilla Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 55 ratings.
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Godzilla – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Godzilla online?
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Who stars in Godzilla?
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The main cast of Godzilla (1977) includes Raymond Burr, Akira Takarada, Akihiko Hirata, Takashi Shimura and Momoko Kôchi. The film was directed by Luigi Cozzi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Godzilla released?
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Godzilla was released on January 1, 1977 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Godzilla worth watching?
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Godzilla (1977) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 55 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.