Overall Rating:  4.5 out of 5, including 1 review
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The Original Japanese Masterpiece
The ocean's surface boils white-hot and a Japanese freighter mysteriously vanishes in the Pacific. Rescue boats meets the same fate, and the superstitious villagers of Odo Island fear an ancient legend has come true: the legend of Godzilla! Reawakened from eons-long sleep by an H-bomb test, the behemoth seeks revenge on the civilized world, turning Tokyo into a wasteland of atomic fire and rubble. Caught in the monster's path of destruction are young lovers Emiko and Ogata, who must betray their friend Dr. Serizawa, a brilliant but tormented scientist, in order to save the world.
Classic Media presents the original and uncut Japanese-language version of Ishiro Honda's Gojira (1954), critically acclaimed as a bold anti-nuclear allegory and one of the greatest monster movies of all time. Also included is Godzilla, King of the Monsters (1956), the popular "Americanized" version starring Raymond Burr as a reporter covering Godzilla's rampage.
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Features:
| Includes the U.S. Theatrical Release Godzilla, King Of the Monsters (1956), Starring Raymond Burr
Native HD Master from 35mm Print
Audio Commentary by Steve Ryfle, author of Japan's Favorite Mon-star and Ed Godziszewski, editor and publisher of Japanese Giants magazine
Slide Show Featurette of Original Movie Posters in Multiple Languages
16 Page Booklet Which Includes a History on the Making of Gojira and how it was imported into the US and became Godzilla, King Of the Monsters. | Video:
| | Standard 1.33:1 B&W | | Audio: (more info) | ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Stereo
JAPANESE: Dolby Digital Stereo
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| Studio: Classic Media
Production Year: 1954
Release Date: 9/5/2006
Length: 98 mins
Rating: NR
| Includes: Audio Commentary
Packaging: Custom Case
Number of Discs: 2
Disc: SS-SL
Item Code: 82876845599
UPC Code: 828768455999
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Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5, including 1 review
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‘Exploitation Madness’ – GODZILLA - 4.5 out of 5 (6/24/2009)
GODZILLA (1954; Japanese Title: "Gojira"/U.S. Title: "Godzilla, King of the Monsters!")
A mysterious radioactive fire appears in the ocean and destroys various Japanese fishing ships. Reports reveal that the citizens of Odo Island also noticed these occurrences and the Japanese Costal Guard are sent to investigate. One night, an unknown force suddenly destroys the village during a storm. Dr. Yamane (Takashi Shimura) is sent to the island to investigate and notices the entire village has giant
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