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Godzilla AKA Godzilla, King of the Monsters! AKA Gojira AKA Kaiju o Gojira AKA G (Blu-ray) (1954)
A 400 foot Tyrannosaurus Rex, woken from undersea hibernation off the Japanese coast by atomic bomb testing, attacks Tokyo.Director: Ishirô Honda
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:* The Film: Japanese Version
* The Film: US Version
Audio Commentary with film historian David Kalat (in English) (both versions)
Cast and Crew (in Japanese with optional English subtitles):
- "My Classmate Godzilla with Akira Takarada" (2011) (12:58)
- "The Ultimate Joy: Haruo Nakajima on Playing Godzilla" (2011) (9:48)
- "Exquisite Effects: Yoshio Irie (Model Buolder) and Eizo Kaimai (Godzilla Suit Constructor)" (2011) (30:08)
- "An Interview with Akira Ifukube, 11.13.2000" (50:43)
"Unused Footage from Godzilla: Examining Composite Images" featurette (in Japanese with optional English subtitles) (9:05)
Interview with Japanese film critic Tadao Sato (in Japanese with optional English subtitles) (14:05)
"The Unluckiest Dragon" 2011 audio essay with historian Greg Pflugfelder (in English without subtitles) (9:38)
Original Theatrical Trailer (in Japanese with optional English subtitles) (2:56)
US Theatrical Trailer (in English without subtitles) (1:43) -
Subtitles:Japanese Version: English (optional)
US Version: English HoH -
Aspect Ratio:1.37:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese Version:
Japanese LPCM 1.0
US Version:
English LPCM 1.0 -
Case type:Digipak
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Notes:Comes with a 16-page liner notes booklet "Poetry After the A-Bomb" by critic J. Hoberman.
Extras are in HD unless otherwise stated.
The two commentaries are differing in content. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film: Japanese Version
* The Film: US Version
Audio Commentary with film historian David Kalat (in English) (both versions)
Cast and Crew (in Japanese with optional English subtitles) (1080i):
- "My Classmate Godzilla with Akira Takarada" (2011) (12:58)
- "The Ultimate Joy: Haruo Nakajima on Playing Godzilla" (2011) (9:48)
- "Exquisite Effects: Yoshio Irie (Model Buolder) and Eizo Kaimai (Godzilla Suit Constructor)" (2011) (30:08)
- "An Interview with Akira Ifukube, 11.13.2000" (50:43)
"Unused Footage from Godzilla: Examining Composite Images" featurette (in Japanese with optional English subtitles) (1080i, 9:05)
Interview with Japanese film critic Tadao Sato (in Japanese with optional English subtitles) (1080i, 14:05)
"The Unluckiest Dragon" 2011 audio essay with historian Greg Pflugfelder (in English without subtitles) (1080p, 9:38)
Original Theatrical Trailer (in Japanese with optional English subtitles) (1080i, 2:56)
US Theatrical Trailer (in English without subtitles) (1080p, 1:43)
DISC TWO
* Godzilla Raids Again
* King Kong Vs. Godzilla: US Version
DISC THREE
* Mothra Vs. Godzilla
* Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
* Invasion of Astro-Monster
DISC FOUR
* Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
* Son of Godzilla
* Destroy All Monsters
DISC FIVE
* All Monsters Attack
* Godzilla vs. Hedorah
DISC SIX
* Godzilla vs. Gigan
* Godzilla vs. Megalon
DISC SEVEN
* Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
* Terror of Mechagodzilla
DISC EIGHT
* King Kong Vs. Godzilla: Japanese Version
Supplements:
"My Life in Film: Ishiro Honda, Director" 1990 Directors Guild of Japan interview conducted by film maker Yoshimitsu Banno (57:32)
"Handcrafted Artistry: Alex Cox on Godzilla" 2019 featurette (5:54)
"Launching Jet Jaguar with Tsugotoshi Komada" 2019 featurette (5:40)
"Man of Many Faces: Bin Furuya" 2019 featurette (7:46)
""Good Music is Always Simple." - Akira Ifukube, March 1999" 1999 featurette (14:35)
"Toho Unused Special Effects Complete Collection" 1986 TV special (58:30)
Trailers
- "Godzilla Raids Again" (0:51)
- "King Kong Vs. Godzilla" (Japanese Release Version) (2:39)
- "Mothra Vs. Godzilla" (2:08)
- "Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster" (2:18)
- "Invasion of Astro-Monster" (2:23)
- "Ebirah, Horror of The Deep (2:16)
- "Son of Godzilla" (2:34)
- "Destroy All Monsters" (2:29)
- "All Monsters Attack" (2:28)
- "Godzilla Vs. Hedorah" (2:09)
- "Godzilla Vs. Gigan" (2:11)
- "Godzilla Vs. Megalon" (2:25)
- "Godzilla Vs. Mechagodzilla" (2:31)
- "Terror of Mechagodzilla" (2:38) -
Subtitles:Japanese Version: English (optional)
US Version: English HoH -
Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese Version:
Japanese LPCM 1.0
US Version:
English LPCM 1.0 -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Where language spoken is Japanese, the extras have optional English subtitles.
"Godzilla" features additional restoration work done for this release as well as new menus.
The two commentaries for "Godzilla" are differing in content.
All discs are packaged in a deluxe hardcover book which features an essay by cinema historian Steve Ryfle and notes on the films by cinema historian Ed Godziszewski. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:* The Film: Japanese Version
* The Film: US Version
Audio Commentary with film historian David Kalat (in English) (both versions)
Cast and Crew (in Japanese with optional English subtitles):
- "My Classmate Godzilla with Akira Takarada" (2011) (12:58)
- "The Ultimate Joy: Haruo Nakajima on Playing Godzilla" (2011) (9:48)
- "Exquisite Effects: Yoshio Irie (Model Buolder) and Eizo Kaimai (Godzilla Suit Constructor)" (2011) (30:08)
- "An Interview with Akira Ifukube, 11.13.2000" (50:43)
"Unused Footage from Godzilla: Examining Composite Images" featurette (in Japanese with optional English subtitles) (9:05)
Interview with Japanese film critic Tadao Sato (in Japanese with optional English subtitles) (14:05)
"The Unluckiest Dragon" 2011 audio essay with historian Greg Pflugfelder (in English without subtitles) (9:38)
Original Theatrical Trailer (in Japanese with optional English subtitles) (2:56)
US Theatrical Trailer (in English without subtitles) (1:43) -
Subtitles:Japanese Version: English (optional)
US Version: English HoH -
Aspect Ratio:1.37:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese Version:
Japanese LPCM 1.0
US Version:
English LPCM 1.0 -
Case type:Digipak
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Notes:Comes with a 16-page liner notes booklet "Poetry After the A-Bomb" by critic J. Hoberman.
Extras are in HD unless otherwise stated.
The two commentaries are differing in content. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with authors Steve Ryfle and Ed Godziszewski
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Extras:"Godzilla: Story Development!" 2006 featurette (12:57)
"Making of the Godzilla Suit!" 2006 featurette (13:07)
Original Theatrical Trailer (2:51) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.37:1
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Picture Format:1080i60 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese LPCM 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:All extras are in SD.
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Extras:* The Film: Original Japanese Version
* The Film: German Theatrical Version
Godzilla Trailers:
- Godzilla (Original) (2:44)
- Godzilla Raids Again (0:56)
- Godzilla - Final Wars (1:53)
- Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla II (0:45)
- Godzilla 2000 Millennium (1:05)
- Godzilla Tokyo SOS (0:36)
- Godzilla, Mothra und King Ghidorah -Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (0:36)
- Godzilla vs Destoroyah (1:13)
Start-up trailers:
- Chinese Zodiac (2:41)
- Hours (1:55)
Bonus Trailers:
- Iron Sky (1:23)
- Rurouni Kenshin (2:23)
- Last Stand (1:25)
- Systemfehler wenn Inge tanzt (2:02)
- Stolen (1:49)
- Confession of a Murder (1:46)
- The Four (1:00)
- Tower (1:50) -
Subtitles:Japanese Version: Dutch, German
German Version: None -
Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese Version:
Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
German Version:
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Also available in the [2017] 11 disc Godzilla Collection which includes "Godzilla" (1954), "Godzilla Raids Again" (1955), "Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II" (1993), "Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla" (1994), "Godzilla vs. Destoroyah" (1995), "Godzilla 2000" (1999), "Godzilla vs. Megaguirus" (2000), "Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack" (2001), "Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla" (2002), "Godzilla: Tokyo SOS" (2003), and "Godzilla: Final Wars" (2004).
Also available in the [2016] 11 disc Godzilla Die Ultimative Collection which includes "Godzilla" (1954), "Godzilla Raids Again" (1955), "Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II" (1993), "Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla" (1994), "Godzilla vs. Destoroyah" (1995), "Godzilla 2000" (1999), "Godzilla vs. Megaguirus" (2000), "Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack" (2001), "Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla" (2002), "Godzilla: Tokyo SOS" (2003), and "Godzilla: Final Wars" (2004).
Also available in the [2018] Godzilla 12 Disc Collection which includes "Godzilla" (1954), "Godzilla Raids Again" (1955), "Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II" (1993), "Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla" (1994), "Godzilla vs. Destoroyah" (1995), "Godzilla 2000" (1999), "Godzilla vs. Megaguirus" (2000), "Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack" (2001), "Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla" (2002), "Godzilla: Tokyo SOS" (2003), "Godzilla: Final Wars" (2004), and "Shin Godzilla" (2016).
Also available in the [2020] Godzilla 12 Disc Limited Collector's Edition which includes "Godzilla" (1954), "Godzilla Raids Again" (1955), "Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II" (1993), "Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla" (1994), "Godzilla vs. Destoroyah" (1995), "Godzilla 2000" (1999), "Godzilla vs. Megaguirus" (2000), "Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack" (2001), "Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla" (2002), "Godzilla: Tokyo SOS" (2003), "Godzilla: Final Wars" (2004), and "Shin Godzilla" (2016).
Also available in the [2021] Godzilla 12 Disc Limited Vintage Collection which includes "Godzilla" (1954), "Godzilla Raids Again" (1955), "Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II" (1993), "Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla" (1994), "Godzilla vs. Destoroyah" (1995), "Godzilla 2000" (1999), "Godzilla vs. Megaguirus" (2000), "Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack" (2001), "Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla" (2002), "Godzilla: Tokyo SOS" (2003), "Godzilla: Final Wars" (2004), and "Shin Godzilla" (2016). -
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Extras:* The Film: Japanese Version
* The Film: US Version
Audio Commentary with film historian David Kalat (in English) (both versions)
Cast and Crew (in Japanese with optional English subtitles):
- "My Classmate Godzilla with Akira Takarada" (2011) (12:58)
- "The Ultimate Joy: Haruo Nakajima on Playing Godzilla" (2011) (9:48)
- "Exquisite Effects: Yoshio Irie (Model Buolder) and Eizo Kaimai (Godzilla Suit Constructor)" (2011) (30:08)
- "An Interview with Akira Ifukube, 11.13.2000" (50:43)
"Unused Footage from Godzilla: Examining Composite Images" featurette (in Japanese with optional English subtitles) (9:05)
Interview with Japanese film critic Tadao Sato (in Japanese with optional English subtitles) (14:05)
"The Unluckiest Dragon" 2011 audio essay with historian Greg Pflugfelder (in English without subtitles) (9:38)
Original Theatrical Trailer (in Japanese with optional English subtitles) (2:56)
US Theatrical Trailer (in English without subtitles) (1:43) -
Subtitles:Japanese Version: English (optional)
US Version: English HoH -
Aspect Ratio:1.37:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese Version:
Japanese LPCM 1.0
US Version:
English LPCM 1.0 -
Case type:Digipak
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Notes:Comes with a 16-page liner notes booklet "Poetry After the A-Bomb" by critic J. Hoberman.
Extras are in HD unless otherwise stated.
The two commentaries are differing in content. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film: Japanese Version
* The Film: US Version
Audio Commentary with film historian David Kalat (in English) (both versions)
Cast and Crew (in Japanese with optional English subtitles) (1080i):
- "My Classmate Godzilla with Akira Takarada" (2011) (12:58)
- "The Ultimate Joy: Haruo Nakajima on Playing Godzilla" (2011) (9:48)
- "Exquisite Effects: Yoshio Irie (Model Buolder) and Eizo Kaimai (Godzilla Suit Constructor)" (2011) (30:08)
- "An Interview with Akira Ifukube, 11.13.2000" (50:43)
"Unused Footage from Godzilla: Examining Composite Images" featurette (in Japanese with optional English subtitles) (1080i, 9:05)
Interview with Japanese film critic Tadao Sato (in Japanese with optional English subtitles) (1080i, 14:05)
"The Unluckiest Dragon" 2011 audio essay with historian Greg Pflugfelder (in English without subtitles) (1080p, 9:38)
Original Theatrical Trailer (in Japanese with optional English subtitles) (1080i, 2:56)
US Theatrical Trailer (in English without subtitles) (1080p, 1:43)
DISC TWO
* Godzilla Raids Again
* King Kong Vs. Godzilla: US Version
DISC THREE
* Mothra Vs. Godzilla
* Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
* Invasion of Astro-Monster
DISC FOUR
* Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
* Son of Godzilla
* Destroy All Monsters
DISC FIVE
* All Monsters Attack
* Godzilla vs. Hedorah
DISC SIX
* Godzilla vs. Gigan
* Godzilla vs. Megalon
DISC SEVEN
* Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
* Terror of Mechagodzilla
DISC EIGHT
* King Kong Vs. Godzilla: Japanese Version
Supplements:
"My Life in Film: Ishiro Honda, Director" 1990 Directors Guild of Japan interview conducted by film maker Yoshimitsu Banno (57:32)
"Handcrafted Artistry: Alex Cox on Godzilla" 2019 featurette (5:54)
"Launching Jet Jaguar with Tsugotoshi Komada" 2019 featurette (5:40)
"Man of Many Faces: Bin Furuya" 2019 featurette (7:46)
""Good Music is Always Simple." - Akira Ifukube, March 1999" 1999 featurette (14:35)
"Toho Unused Special Effects Complete Collection" 1986 TV special (58:30)
Trailers:
- "Godzilla Raids Again" (0:51)
- "King Kong Vs. Godzilla" (Japanese Release Version) (2:39)
- "Mothra Vs. Godzilla" (2:08)
- "Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster" (2:18)
- "Invasion of Astro-Monster" (2:23)
- "Ebirah, Horror of The Deep (2:16)
- "Son of Godzilla" (2:34)
- "Destroy All Monsters" (2:29)
- "All Monsters Attack" (2:28)
- "Godzilla Vs. Hedorah" (2:09)
- "Godzilla Vs. Gigan" (2:11)
- "Godzilla Vs. Megalon" (2:25)
- "Godzilla Vs. Mechagodzilla" (2:31)
- "Terror of Mechagodzilla" (2:38) -
Subtitles:Japanese Version: English (optional)
US Version: English HoH -
Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese Version:
Japanese LPCM 1.0
US Version:
English LPCM 1.0 -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Where language spoken is Japanese, the extras have optional English subtitles.
"Godzilla" features additional restoration work done for this release along with new menus.
The two commentaries for "Godzilla" are differing in content.
All discs are packaged in a deluxe hardcover book which features an essay by cinema historian Steve Ryfle and notes on the films by cinema historian Ed Godziszewski. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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OVERALL: Draw
Criterion's Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films box set for both Japanese and US versions with 1080p transfers and extras. Only region differences.
Do note, the Classic Media release has only the Japanese Version and exclusive extras, but the transfer is in 1080i.
Also available in:
- Japan by Toho
- France by Metropolitan
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Criterion Collection - No cuts. Includes both the Japanese Version (96:29) and the US Version (80:53).
- Blu-ray A Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films America- Criterion Collection - No cuts. Includes both the Japanese Version (96:34) and the US Version (81:00).
- Blu-ray A Canada- Criterion Collection - No cuts. Includes both the Japanese Version (96:29) and the US Version (80:53).
- Blu-ray ALL America- Classic Media - No cuts - Original Japanese Version (95:53)
- Blu-ray B Germany- Splendid Film - No cuts. Original Japanese Version (96:18) and the German Theatrical Version (82:50)
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Criterion Collection - No cuts. Includes both the Japanese Version (96:29) and the US Version (80:53).
- Blu-ray B Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films United Kingdom- Criterion Collection - No cuts. Includes both the Japanese Version (96:34) and the US Version (80:53).
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Comparison added by Anthony_DiPaola on 15/10/11
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 06/11/24UPDATE LOG:
15/10/11: Initial Entry.
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24/01/12: Addition of the Criterion release.
22/03/16: Addition of Germany, capsaholic.
02/01/19: Addition of the Criterion box sets.
09/10/19: Updated Criterion sets.
29/10/19: Updated Criterion bonus discs.
06/11/24: Added Canada, UK single.
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