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Godzilla, King of the Monsters

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Godzilla, King of the Monsters (1956)

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Reviews Counted:18

Fresh:14

Rotten:4

Average Rating:6.8/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 5 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Synopsis: Originally called "Gojira" in Japan, this original Godzilla film features first-rate special effects (better than all the others) and an unusual cast. An American newspaper reporter and a lovely... Originally called "Gojira" in Japan, this original Godzilla film features first-rate special effects (better than all the others) and an unusual cast. An American newspaper reporter and a lovely Japanese lady scientist team up to try and stop the 40-story high, fire-breathing monster awakened by radiation exposure. [More]

Starring: Inoshiro Honda, Raymond Burr, Takashi Shimura, Akihiko Hirata

Starring: Inoshiro Honda, Raymond Burr, Takashi Shimura, Akihiko Hirata

Director: Terry Morse

Director: Terry Morse

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May 5, 1998

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Rumsey Taylor
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It looked really good when I was in grade school. Now it's beyond retro.

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04/24/04
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How could you not love the lizard?

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12/24/03
Emily Blunt
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Americanized version of Gojira is still a kind of classic.

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