Godzilla, King of the Monsters! movie poster

Godzilla, King of the Monsters!

"Incredible, unstoppable titan of terror!"

April 27, 1956 1h 21m 6.5/10 (277 votes)

Originally released in 1956. Godzilla, King of the Monsters! is a science fiction/horror film. directed by Terry O. Morse. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Raymond Burr, Takashi Shimura, and Momoko Kôchi

Synopsis

During an assignment, foreign correspondent Steve Martin spends a layover in Tokyo and is caught amid the rampage of an unstoppable prehistoric monster the Japanese call 'Godzilla'. The only hope for both Japan and the world lies on a secret weapon, which may prove more destructive than the monster itself.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 27, 1956 69 years ago
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Runtime 1h 21m 81 minutes total
User Rating 6.5/10 Good (277 votes)
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Budget $25K Production budget
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Box Office $2M 80.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Japan + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$25,000
Revenue
$2,000,000

Production Companies

  • TOHO
  • Jewell Enterprises

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Godzilla, King of the Monsters! about?

During an assignment, foreign correspondent Steve Martin spends a layover in Tokyo and is caught amid the rampage of an unstoppable prehistoric monster the Japanese call 'Godzilla'. The only hope f...

Who directed Godzilla, King of the Monsters!?

Godzilla, King of the Monsters! was directed by Terry O. Morse.

How long is Godzilla, King of the Monsters!?

Godzilla, King of the Monsters! has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).

When was Godzilla, King of the Monsters! released?

Godzilla, King of the Monsters! was released on April 27, 1956 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Godzilla, King of the Monsters!?

The main cast of Godzilla, King of the Monsters! includes Raymond Burr, Takashi Shimura, Momoko Kôchi, Akira Takarada, Akihiko Hirata.

Is Godzilla, King of the Monsters! worth watching?

Godzilla, King of the Monsters! has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 277 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.