Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II (1993)

The United Nations assembles the ultimate weapon to defeat Godzilla, while scientists discover a fresh pteranodon egg on a remote Japanese island.

Director:

Takao Okawara

Writers:

Wataru Mimura, Andrew Smith (english language version)

Stars:

Masahiro Takashima, Ryoko Sano, Megumi Odaka

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Masahiro Takashima	...	Kazuma Aoki
Ryoko Sano	...	Azusa Gojo
Megumi Odaka	...	Miki Saegusa
Yûsuke Kawazu	...	Professor Omae
Daijirô Harada	...	Takuya Sasaki
Akira Nakao	...	Commander Takaki Aso
Kôichi Ueda	...	General Hyodo
Kenji Sahara	...	Minister Takayuki Segawa
Leo Meneghetti	...	Dr. Asimov
Andrew Smith	...	Andrew Johnson (as Andy Smith)
Shelley Sweeney	...	Susan
Shinobu Nakayama	...	Yuri Katagiri
Tadao Takashima	...	Chief Hosono
Keiko Imamura	...	Psychic Schoolteacher
Sayaka Osawa	...	Psychic Schoolteacher

Storyline

In response to Japan's request for a countermeasure against Godzilla, UN engineers construct Mechagodzilla, a giant robotic version of Godzilla. Nonetheless, Godzilla proves himself a force to be reckoned with against this monstrosity and battle ensues.

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Plot Keywords:

extrasensory perception | godzilla | weapon | island | mechagodzilla | 

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Taglines:

Seikimatsu Ha O Tanjo [The End of the Century's Supreme King is Born.]

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for sci-fi monster violence and some language

Details

Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese English Russian

Release Date:

11 December 1993 (Japan)

Also Known As:

Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II

Filming Locations:

Chiba, Japan

Box Office

Budget:

$9,500,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$16,816,849

Company Credits

Production Co:

Toho Company, Toho Eizo Co.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

108 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Originally intended to be a remake of King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962). The producers, however, considered Turner Entertainment's asking price for the rights to King Kong too high. They then planned on using Mechani-Kong from King Kong Escapes (1967), but they feared this would violate Turner's copyright. Toho ultimately decided to use Mechagodzilla, although the Mechani-Kong theme was used in the film.

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Goofs

When Mechagodzilla fires its chest beam at Rodan, he lands on his back, but when Baby Godzilla calls out to him when Mechagodzilla is killing Godzilla, he is on his belly.

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Quotes

Minister Takayuki Segawa: [answers phone] Yes? What's that? Godzilla's attacking the city?

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Alternate Versions

The US version cuts a majority of the ending credits, shortening the runtime from 108 minutes to 105 minutes.

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Connections

Follows Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964)

User Reviews

Toho's BEST Godzilla film!

The 1993 version of Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla is one of the best "kaiju" (giant monster) films ever made and is an action-packed, exciting film in general. Full of great effects as well as drama and fun, this film delivers where other films of its type fall flat. For the price of admission, you get Godzilla, the updated version of Rodan, the new and improved MechaGodzilla and the introduction of Baby Godzilla. Not to be missed not only by Godzilla fans, but any serious science fiction/fantasy lover.