Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989)

Desolate by the loss of his daughter, a geneticist creates a monstrous new mutation.

Directors:

Kazuki Ohmori, Koji Hashimoto (uncredited)

Writers:

Shinichirô Kobayashi (story), Kazuki Ohmori

Stars:

Kunihiko Mitamura, Yoshiko Tanaka, Masanobu Takashima

2 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kunihiko Mitamura	...	Kazuhito Kirishima
Yoshiko Tanaka	...	Asuka Okouchi
Masanobu Takashima	...	Major Sho Kuroki
Kôji Takahashi	...	Dr. Genichiro Shiragami
Tôru Minegishi	...	Lieutenant Goro Gondo
Megumi Odaka	...	Miki Saegusa
Toshiyuki Nagashima	...	Director Seiichi Yamamoto
Ryûnosuke Kaneda	...	Seizo Okouchi
Kazuma Matsubara	...	Self Defense Forces Officer
Yoshiko Kuga	...	Keiko Owada, Prime Minister's Representative
Yasunori Yuge	...	Prime Minister's Aide
Yasuko Sawaguchi	...	Erika Shiragami
Haruko Sagara	...	TV Reporter
Kôichi Ueda	...	Joint-Chief of Staff Yamaji
Kosuke Toyohara	...	Osamu Amesawa

Storyline

A scientist combines the cells of a rose with those of Godzilla to create a biological creature more horrifying than any seen before. The two do battle after a destructive tour of Japan by Godzilla. A newly released version includes many new fight scenes that were cut out of the theatrical version.

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Plot Keywords:

godzilla | kaiju | japan | tokusatsu | fictional country | 

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Taglines:

The Super-Beast Battle of the Century

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Genres:

Action | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for traditional Godzilla violence

Did You Know?

Trivia

Originally, Echo bridge got Ed Godziszewski to record the commentary for the DVD & Blu-ray release of the film (2012). They acquired the commentary from him and wanted to get it approved by Toho, but it didn't get approved in time for the release on December 4th, 2012.

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Goofs

According to ransom demand fax, the deadline to turn over the anti-nuclear energy bacteria is no later than "2 pm Tuesday the 31st". However, when Kurshima arrives at the delivery location he checks the time and the date dial on his wristwatch reads, "Friday the 10th"

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Quotes

Kazuhito Kirishima: Godzilla's gone to the sea. Biollante to the sky.
Asuka Okouchi: And this lucky couple is going to America.
Kazuhito Kirishima: A nice thought, but I've canceled America.
Asuka Okouchi: Why's that?
Kazuhito Kirishima: 'Cause wherever you go, people are the same. There's good and there's bad in every country.
Asuka Okouchi: Then were will you go?
Kazuhito Kirishima: Well, first of all... to bed, I should think. I haven't slept in ages.
Asuka Okouchi: Got room for me?
Kazuhito Kirishima: Do you snore?
Asuka Okouchi: Nonstop.

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Alternate Versions

Deleted scenes:

• When Godzilla comes ashore at Abarishi, a scene of him walking past a lighthouse and smashing it with his tail was cut.
• After Godzilla's first confrontation with Biollante in Lake Ashino, which is set ablaze by Godzilla's radioactive breath, spores from the plant creature shower the surrounding countryside causing flowers to suddenly bloom.
• Originally Godzilla was to attack the Osaka's Kansie airport, which was under construction at the time of filming, but permission could not be obtained. Instead, Godzilla and Miki engage in a telepathic battle near a heliport for the site in the Ise Channel.
• A discarded concept was to have Biollante attempt to physically absorb Godzilla during the climactic battle. This was scrapped due to time and budgetary considerations but was the concept was visualized for the climax of 'Godzilla 2000'.

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Connections

References King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962)

User Reviews

A great Godzilla flick

I was lucky enough to find a VHS copy and I have to say that this is my favorite Godzilla film. The reason I liked it is because it was so different than any other Godzilla movies. Godzilla vs. Boillante is violent, very dark, looks really good, and actually has a solid plot. I almost didn't want to watch it cuz the darkness of this flick made me feel so uncomfortable by about 45 mins in. Both monsters are great, and Biollante's horrendousness gives this movie power that no other G movie can stand up against. The monster makes this movie so ugly and creates such a dark atmosphere that it is kind of beautiful. I'm not big fan of Japanese movies (I hate anime), but this is a true accomplishment.

Details

Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese English

Release Date:

16 December 1989 (Japan)

Also Known As:

Godzilla vs. Biollante

Filming Locations:

Osaka, Japan

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Toho Company, Toho Eizo Co., Toho Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

104 min 83 min (VHS Screener Release)

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1