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Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla

Original title: Gojira tai Mekagojira
  • 19741974
  • GG
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
6.8K
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Gojira tai Mekagojira (1974)
An Okinawan prophecy appears to foretell Earth's destruction at the hands of Godzilla, only for the true Godzilla to reveal his doppelganger as a mechanical alien weapon.
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An Okinawan prophecy appears to foretell Earth's destruction at the hands of Godzilla, only for the true Godzilla to reveal his doppelganger as a mechanical alien weapon.An Okinawan prophecy appears to foretell Earth's destruction at the hands of Godzilla, only for the true Godzilla to reveal his doppelganger as a mechanical alien weapon.An Okinawan prophecy appears to foretell Earth's destruction at the hands of Godzilla, only for the true Godzilla to reveal his doppelganger as a mechanical alien weapon.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
6.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jun Fukuda
  • Writers
    • Jun Fukuda
    • Masami Fukushima(story)
    • Shin'ichi Sekizawa(story)
  • Stars
    • Masaaki Daimon
    • Kazuya Aoyama
    • Reiko Tajima
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  • Director
    • Jun Fukuda
  • Writers
    • Jun Fukuda
    • Masami Fukushima(story)
    • Shin'ichi Sekizawa(story)
  • Stars
    • Masaaki Daimon
    • Kazuya Aoyama
    • Reiko Tajima
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    • 83User reviews
    • 55Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Trailer 2:27
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    Godzilla vs the Cosmic Monster, A1, 23 x 33 Movie Poster
    Gojira tai Mekagojira (1974)
    Akihiko Hirata and Shin Kishida in Gojira tai Mekagojira (1974)
    Gojira tai Mekagojira (1974)
    Hiromi Matsushita in Gojira tai Mekagojira (1974)
    Shin Kishida in Gojira tai Mekagojira (1974)
    Gojira tai Mekagojira (1974)
    Masaaki Daimon, Hiromi Matsushita, and Reiko Tajima in Gojira tai Mekagojira (1974)
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    Gojira tai Mekagojira (1974)
    Bellbella Lin in Gojira tai Mekagojira (1974)
    Bellbella Lin in Gojira tai Mekagojira (1974)

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    Masaaki Daimon
    Masaaki Daimon
    • Keisuke Shimizuas Keisuke Shimizu
    Kazuya Aoyama
    • Masahiko Shimizuas Masahiko Shimizu
    Reiko Tajima
    Reiko Tajima
    • Saeko Kanagusukuas Saeko Kanagusuku
    Akihiko Hirata
    Akihiko Hirata
    • Professor Hideto Miyajimaas Professor Hideto Miyajima
    Hiromi Matsushita
    Hiromi Matsushita
    • Ikuko Miyajimaas Ikuko Miyajima
    Hiroshi Koizumi
    Hiroshi Koizumi
    • Professor Waguraas Professor Wagura
    Masao Imafuku
    Masao Imafuku
    • Tengan Kunigami, the Azumi Royal Family High Priestas Tengan Kunigami, the Azumi Royal Family High Priest
    Bellbella Lin
    Bellbella Lin
    • Nami Kunigami, the Azumi Royal Family Princessas Nami Kunigami, the Azumi Royal Family Princess
    • (as Barbara Lynn)
    Shin Kishida
    Shin Kishida
    • Interpol Agent Nanbaraas Interpol Agent Nanbara
    Gorô Mutsumi
    Gorô Mutsumi
    • Alien Supreme Leader Kuronumaas Alien Supreme Leader Kuronuma
    Daigo Kusano
    Daigo Kusano
    • Yanagawa, Alien Agent #1as Yanagawa, Alien Agent #1
    Takayasu Torii
    • Interpol Agent Tamuraas Interpol Agent Tamura
    Kenji Sahara
    Kenji Sahara
    • Ship's Captainas Ship's Captain
    Yasuzô Ogawa
    • Construction Foremanas Construction Foreman
    Takamitsu Watanabe
    • Alien Henchman # 1as Alien Henchman # 1
    Takanobu Toya
    • Alien Henchman # 2as Alien Henchman # 2
    Koji Ozaki
    • Alien Henchman # 3as Alien Henchman # 3
    Isao Zushi
    • Godzillaas Godzilla
    • Director
      • Jun Fukuda
    • Writers
      • Jun Fukuda
      • Masami Fukushima(story)
      • Shin'ichi Sekizawa(story)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This was the first Godzilla film, in its original Japanese version, to finally give onscreen credit to the suitmation actors with the names of the respective monsters they played. (Up to that point, suitmation actors did receive onscreen credit, but just as regular cast members). All Toho-produced Godzilla films have since maintained this practice.
    • Goofs
      When Keisuke drives to the cave to search for Masahiko, Professor Miyajima and Eiko, he drives there in a fast back coupe. However, when the car explodes it inexplicably changes into a four-door sedan.
    • Quotes

      Alien Supreme Leader Kuronuma: Damn Godzilla... You're mistaken if you think your powers are a match for Mechagodzilla.

    • Alternate versions
      The Hungarian language dub drastically rewrites the film's plot by pretending that Godzilla does not merely retreat after his first clash with Mechagodzilla, but that he actually dies. Then at the end of the film when Godzilla reappears for the rematch, he is said to be a different Godzilla that showed up out of nowhere.
    • Connections
      Featured in Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975)
    • Soundtracks
      A Young Girl's Prayer
      ("Miyarabi No Inori")

      Performed by Bellbella Lin

      Music by Masaru Satô

      Lyrics by Jun Fukuda

    User reviews83

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    Top review
    6/10
    Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla 1974 Review
    To start, I have to say Mechagodzilla is amazing in this. From his design to his abilities he's just cool all around. He even poses a real threat to all of its opponents. The action was great though, specifically the first battle between Godzilla and Mechagodzilla caught my eyes and looked visually stunning especially for its time. Godzilla vs. Mechagodzillas story was okay, it felt fresh enough for me not to want to compare it too heavily to Invasion of Astro-Monster or Destroy All Monsters with its alien villains because it does bring in some interesting new concepts and depth that the others didn't have. The archeology / statue prophecy side of the story intrigued me at first, but kinda of lost me in the middle of the film and never really gripped me again. It even had some great memorable characters like Agent Nanbara, who if there was ever an Americanized verizon of this film, would definitely be played by Keanu Reeves. All in all I feel like this was yet another solid entry in the Showa era Godzilla universe with the introduction of Mechagodzilla along with a pretty decent story and some great action.
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    • Release date
      • March 1977 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Godzilla vs. Cosmic Monster
    • Filming locations
      • Okinawa, Japan
    • Production companies
      • Toho Company
      • Toho Eizo Co.
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,873,268
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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