Godzilla 1985 (1985)

Name: Godzilla 1985
Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 1985
Duration: 87 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Raymond Burr, Keiju Kobayashi, Ken Tanaka, Yasuko Sawaguchi, Shin Takuma

1h 27m United States of America, Japan

Action Science Fiction Thriller

Plot

Released in Japan as "The Return of Godzilla," this reimagined version, "Godzilla 1985," revisits the iconic monster's legacy while incorporating new scenes featuring Raymond Burr. Disregarding all prior sequels, it serves as a direct continuation of the 1956 classic "Godzilla King of the Monsters." The film reinstates the bleak atmosphere of its predecessor, showcasing the devastating chaos unleashed by Godzilla as it rampages through Japan, highlighting themes of nuclear catastrophe and humanity's struggle against overwhelming destruction. This entry marks a return to the franchise's roots, blending nostalgia with a contemporary perspective.

Cast

Raymond Burr Keiju Kobayashi Ken Tanaka Yasuko Sawaguchi Shin Takuma Warren J. Kemmerling James Scott Hess Travis Swords Eitar? Ozawa Taketoshi Nait? Nobuo Kaneko Mizuho Suzuki Takeshi Kat? Sho Hashimoto Junkichi Orimoto