Godzilla 1985
“Prepare yourself: the greatest star of all has returned.”
Originally released in Japan as "The Return of Godzilla" in 1984, this is the heavily re-edited, re-titled "Godzilla 1985". Adding in new footage of Raymond Burr, this 16th Godzilla film ignores all previous sequels and serves as a direct follow-up to the 1956 "Godzilla King of the Monsters", which also featured scenes with Burr edited into 1954's "Godzilla". This film restores the darker tone of the original, as we witness the nuclear destruction of giant lizard terrorizing Japan.
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About Godzilla 1985
Godzilla 1985 is a 1985 Japanese-language action, science fiction and thriller film directed by R.J. Kizer and Koji Hashimoto. The cast is led by Raymond Burr, Keiju Kobayashi, Ken Tanaka. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 200 ratings.
Godzilla 1985 was produced by New World Pictures, Toho Pictures, and Toho Eizo Bijutsu and made in United States of America and Japan. It was released on August 23, 1985, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.
- Director
- R.J. Kizer, Koji Hashimoto
- Writers
- Tomoyuki Tanaka, Lisa Tomei, Hideichi Nagahara
- Release date
- August 23, 1985
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Japan
- Budget
- $0 million
- Box office
- $4 million
- Production
- New World Pictures, Toho Pictures, Toho Eizo Bijutsu
Godzilla 1985 cast & crew
Godzilla 1985 was directed by R.J. Kizer and Koji Hashimoto and written by Tomoyuki Tanaka, Lisa Tomei, and Hideichi Nagahara.
The cast features Raymond Burr as Steven Martin, Keiju Kobayashi as Prime Minister Mitamura, Ken Tanaka as Goro Maki, Yasuko Sawaguchi as Naoko Okumura, Shin Takuma as Hiroshi "Ken" Okumura, and Warren J. Kemmerling as General Goodhue.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Reijirō Koroku, cinematography is by Kazutami Hara, and it was produced by Kiyomi Kanazawa and Tony Randel.
Is Godzilla 1985 worth watching?
Godzilla 1985 holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 199 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, science fiction, and thriller, Godzilla 1985 is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Godzilla 1985
Raymond Burr
Steven Martin
Keiju Kobayashi
Prime Minister Mitamura
Ken Tanaka
Goro Maki
Yasuko Sawaguchi
Naoko Okumura
Shin Takuma
Hiroshi "Ken" Okumura
Warren J. Kemmerling
General Goodhue
James Scott Hess
Colonel Raschen
Travis Swords
Major McDonough
Eitarō Ozawa
Finance Minister Kanzaki
Taketoshi Naitō
Takegami, Chief Cabinet Secretary
Nobuo Kaneko
Home Affairs Minister Isomura
Mizuho Suzuki
Foreign Minister Emori
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Godzilla 1985 — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Godzilla 1985 in United States?
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▸What language is Godzilla 1985 in?
Godzilla 1985 is originally in Japanese, with audio tracks including English, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Godzilla 1985?
Godzilla 1985 runs 1 hours 27 minutes (87 minutes).
▸What is Godzilla 1985 rated?
Godzilla 1985 is rated PG. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 199 ratings.
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