
“Prepare yourself: the greatest star of all has returned.”

Originally released in Japan as "The Return of Godzilla" in 1984, this is the heavily re-edited, re-titled "Godzilla 1985". Adding in new footage of Raymond Burr, this 16th Godzilla film ignores all previous sequels and serves as a direct follow-up to the 1956 "Godzilla King of the Monsters", which also featured scenes with Burr edited into 1954's "Godzilla". This film restores the darker tone of the original, as we witness the nuclear destruction of giant lizard terrorizing Japan.
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Originally released in Japan as "The Return of Godzilla" in 1984, this is the heavily re-edited, re-titled "Godzilla 1985". Adding in new footage of Raymond Burr, this 16th Godzilla film ignores all previous sequels and serves as a direct follow-up to the 1956 "Godzilla King of...
Godzilla 1985 (1985) was directed by Koji Hashimoto. The film is a Action, Science Fiction production with a runtime of 1h 27m, rated 6.8/10.
Godzilla 1985 runs 1h 27m (87 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.8/10 from 195 votes. Genre: Action, Science Fiction.
Godzilla 1985 is rated 6.8/10 by 195 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Action and Science Fiction fans.