Godzilla
Size does matter.
Country
Production
Genre
Budget
$130 000 000
Box office
$379 014 294
Director
Actors
Matthew Broderick, Jean Reno, Maria Pitillo, Hank Azaria, Kevin Dunn, Michael Lerner, Harry Shearer, Arabella Field, Vicki Lewis, Doug Savant
All actors and roles (10)
All actors and roles (10)
Scenario
Producer
Dean Devlin, Roland Emmerich, Ute Emmerich, William Fay
Camera operator
Ueli Steiger
Composer
Artist
Oliver Scholl, Matthew Hackett, Benjamin Cinelli
Audition
April Webster, David Bloch
Editing
Peter Amundson, David Siegel, George Merkert
Whole Team (231)
Whole Team (231)
Short description
French nuclear tests irradiate an iguana into a giant monster that viciously attacks freighter ships in the Pacific Ocean. A team of experts, including Niko Tatopoulos, conclude that the oversized reptile is the culprit. Before long, the giant lizard is loose in Manhattan as the US military races to destroy the monster before it reproduces and it's spawn takes over the world.
What's left behind the scenes
- On May 6, 1997, a tornado raged in Jersey City. The film crew was forced to halt filming and revise the schedule. However, even in this situation, the crew managed to capture a small fragment of the disaster, and some footage made it into the final cut of the film.
- Actor Kenpachiro Satsuma, who played Godzilla from 1985 to 1995, walked out mid-screening, saying, "This isn't Godzilla. I don't see the soul here."
- The first drafts of the project appeared back in 1990. At that time, James Cameron was considered the main candidate for the director's chair. Later, the project was linked to Tim Burton and Joe Johnston, until Roland Emmerich came on board in 1997.
- 321,000 cubic meters of water were used to film the downpour.
- The character played by Matthew Broderick is named Dr. Niko Tatopoulos. He owes this surname to Godzilla's designer and creator, Patrick Tatopoulos.
- At the 51st minute of the film, you can notice the film “It Came from the Sea” (1955) playing on television in a video rental store.
- A soundtrack was recorded for the Godzilla movie, including several dozen instrumental compositions and songs, with composer David Arnold, rapper Puff Daddy, the band Jamiroquai, and others participating in its creation. It was released on audio cassettes and CDs some time after the film's theatrical release. A remix, Come With Me (Morello Mix), was also released separately.
- Tomoyuki Tanaka produced all the Japanese films dedicated to Godzilla. He passed away a month before filming began. As a result, it was decided to dedicate the film to this legendary Japanese film producer.
- Actor Kenpachiro Satsuma, who played the role of Godzilla from 1985 to 1995, walked out halfway through the screening, saying: "This is not Godzilla. I see no soul here."
- Director Roland Emmerich admitted that he didn't like any of the films from the original Japanese series. He agreed to participate in the project only because he was granted complete creative freedom on set.
- The first drafts of the project appeared as early as 1990. At that time, James Cameron was considered the leading candidate for the director's chair. Later, the project was pitched to Tim Burton and Joe Johnston, until Roland Emmerich came on board in 1997.
- The Godzilla from this film was later renamed 'Zilla.' The monster appears under this name in the film 'Godzilla: Final Wars' (2004). The name was not mentioned in the movie itself, but was used during filming.
- The Godzilla from this film was later renamed “Zilla.” Under that name, the monster appears in the film “Godzilla: Final Wars” (2004). The name wasn't mentioned in the film, but was used during filming.
- Director Roland Emmerich admitted that he didn't like any of the films from the original Japanese series. He agreed to participate in the project only because he was given complete freedom on set.
- Godzilla's fiery breath was not included in the original script. The film crew was prompted to make changes to the script by communicating with fans of the franchise.
- According to the producers' plans, two more sequels to the film were supposed to appear after some time. However, after scathing critical articles and a weak box office performance, these plans remained just plans.
- An incredible amount of wood was used to build the sets. This amount would be sufficient to build 50 houses. Approximately 35 tons of steel structures were also used for the sets.
- Matthew Broderick's character is named Dr. Niko Tatopoulos. He owes this surname to the designer and builder of Godzilla – Patrick Tatopoulos.
- At the 51st minute of the film, one can notice the movie 'It Came from Beneath the Sea' (1955) playing on a television in a video rental store.
- Sony acquired the rights to film “Godzilla” from Toho studio, which filmed the first Godzilla movie back in November 1954.
- A soundtrack was recorded for the Godzilla film, featuring several dozen instrumental pieces and songs created with the participation of composer David Arnold, rapper Puff Daddy, the band Jamiroquai, and others. It was released on cassette and CD some time after the film's theatrical release. There is also a separate release of the 'Come With Me (Morello Mix)' remix.
- When Godzilla walked through the city streets, cars bounced in the frame. Approximately 20 special devices were used for this.
- Tomoyuki Tanaka produced all the Japanese films dedicated to Godzilla. He died a month before filming began. As a result, it was decided to dedicate the film to this legendary Japanese film producer.
- The initial script drafts and the portrayal of Godzilla on screen were intended to closely resemble the Japanese original. In particular, Godzilla was supposed to fight a monster named Griffin.
- The first teaser appeared in cinemas a year before the official release. The trailer featured footage of a paleontological museum and, in the finale, showed Godzilla’s foot destroying a dinosaur skeleton. This scene was ultimately decided against for the final version of the film.
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