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Written by [37] The American release of the film was double-billed with Voyage to the End of the Universe. This release retained the previous title Godzilla vs. Mothra, however, the widescreen side of the DVD featured the original American print with the original title, Godzilla vs. "[11], Before production began, Honda discussed with his cast that with the competition television has been posing for the movies, "[Toho] is targeting kids, not just adults, so we have to make something that all ages will find interesting." [34], A second egg was produced for the hatching scene. What is the English translation of the Sacred Springs song. If the egg hatches, the larva will cause great damage looking for food. Japan's only hope is for Mothra to return and not only save her unhatched offspring, but Japan as well. (1964). [20] The wing-span for the new Mothra prop was 15 feet. The larva web was a petroleum based product which was liquified polystyrene. Historian Steve Ryfle called the film's themes as a "classic good-versus-evil stand-off". [21] For Mothra, a new prop was built, similar to the 1961 prop, with Y-shaped braced attached to the back that allowed the wings to flap. A styrofoam egg was molded and a calcium carbonate substance was mixed with glue and added on top. Brown was paid $350 for his services. Mothra. Chaos erupts when a race of she-aliens known as the Kilaaks unleashes the monsters across the world. In a desperate attempt at salvation, Japan turn to Mothra for some help. Banzo Torhata sees an opportunity to make money off the egg but Moth Honda and Ifukube had a disagreement over a scene which featured Godzilla rising behind a ridge-line. Produced and distributed by Toho Studios, it is the 19th film in the Godzilla franchise, and is the fourth film in the franchise's Heisei era. The trio agree to help and attempt to reason with Kumayama and Torahata but fail to do so and the Shobijin leave. [31], For the scene where Godzilla destroys the incubator, the scene proved difficult for Nakajima and the wire staff, which required coordination. Though entertaining, it does pretty much rehash the plots of both of these monsters independent outings. Who better to explain Mothra’s appeal than Anvil! It received an X rating from the British Board of Film Censors, preventing children under 16 from seeing it. Torahata still refuses and the girls leave with the adult Mothra. With Akira Takarada, Yuriko Hoshi, Hiroshi Koizumi, Yû Fujiki. Mothra vs. Godzilla was released theatrically in Japan on April 29, 1964. Copy link. [26] Gasoline had to be used to remove the webbing and to prevent the suit from combusting, it had to be thoroughly dried. It's a near nonstop barrage of military hardware and monster action", and adding that "Honda seemed to know that kids were now rooting for Godzilla, and so the film never gets too scary. ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Raises the Question: Is Nonsense the New Normal? [33] The scene with Godzilla thrashing from the nets was shot with different cameras at once and as a result, the same scene plays over from different angles. The film was followed by Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster, released in the same year on December 20. [44], In 2007, Classic Media and Sony BMG Home Entertainment released both the Japanese and American versions on DVD in North America. [38], The American version of the film contains footage shot by Toho specifically for the American release. Sent on the expedition are astronauts Glenn and Fuji who discover it's none other than King Ghidorah. After a storm, a giant egg washes up on a nearby beach. Whether you watch weekly or want to join in for the big finish, get ready for these big Spring TV and streaming finales. Mothra vs. Godzilla marks a creative high point in the Godzilla series, with pointed social commentary from director Ishiro Honda, a masterful score by Akira Ifukube, and … A large mining accident sets loose prehistoric insects and giant pterosaurs on Japan. (Column), You Can Now Stream Over 120 Horror Movies On HBO Max, Criterion’s Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films box set gets a trailer, Movies I Watched for the First Time (2021). 0 / 5 0 votes. They then go to reporters Ichiro Sakai and Junko Nakanishi to try to persuade Torahata to return the egg. However, the Shobijin warn them that Mothra is too old and nearing death. The Thing. In the Criterion version of the film, what are those while lines seen at the bottom of the screen. An Okinawan prophecy appears to foretell Earth's destruction at the hands of Godzilla, only for the true Godzilla to reveal his doppelganger as a mechanical alien weapon. The film features the fictional monster characters Godzilla, Mothra, and Battra, and stars Tetsuya Bessho, Satomi Kobayashi, … At the point in their careers, Honda and Ifukube held planning sessions to discuss which scenes would feature music. MOTHRA VS. GODZILLA (1964) Japanese version - Criterion Collection BDRip by Toho Co., Ltd They explain that the egg belongs to Mothra. [24] The two larvas were a combination of hand puppetry and motor-driven mechanical props. A teen searching for his brother stows away on a criminal's boat that shipwrecks on Letchi island, where terrorists have enslaved the Infant Island natives. Named Mothra, she sets out on a rampage to rescue her priestesses after they're kidnapped by a greedy businessman. Produced and distributed by Toho Studios, it is the fourth film in the Godzilla franchise. They plan to showcase the egg as a tourist attraction. American International Pictures originally released Mothra vs. Godzilla in the United States under the title "[11], Tsuburaya had Toho purchase an Oxberry 1900 optical printer which helped remove damages for composite photography shots. Mothra vs. Godzilla (モスラ対ゴジラ, Mosura tai Gojira) is a 1964 Japanese kaiju film directed by Ishirō Honda, with special effects by Eiji Tsuburaya. Kumayama is shot by Torahata, then he too is killed when Godzilla destroys his hotel. The cup was sealed with small gaps around the edges. June 29, 2019. by Mike Brooks. "[41] The review commented that "virtually all-Japanese cast, with unfamiliar faces and broad emoting typical of such Japanese pics, also detracts from general appeal. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. A hurricane blows Mothra's egg off Infant Island and causes it to drift to Japan. Mothra vs. Godzilla [32] The scenes with Godzilla thrashing wildly at Mothra were shot at high speed, then projected at a quicker speed. Warner-Pathe brought Godzilla vs. To prepare for his role, Sahara spent time around "pushy" real-estate agents by posing as a buyer. Ishiro Honda. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. [28] For the scenes with the Fairies, oversized furniture were built eight times their size to make the Fairies appear to look 30 centimeters. Japan's only hope is for Mothra to return and not only save her unhatched offspring, but Japan as well. Mothra vs. Godzilla AZ Movies. They are unexpectedly confronted by tiny twin girls known as the Shobijin and try to capture them. I don't… Close ups of the tail were done with a prop that was operated by two people due to the heavy weight of the tail. The styrofoam egg was removed from its interior with a heated wire, which left a hollow form. Honda asked for attack music for the scene but Ifukube refused, feeling that it was unnecessary due to Godzilla being "impressive enough". Discovering Godzilla asleep, they decide to awaken him to liberate the natives. An expedition to Infant Island discovers a native population and tiny twin priestesses of the island's mythical deity. [36], Mothra vs. Godzilla was released in Japan by Toho on April 29, 1964,[2][8] prior to the Golden Week and sold 3.5 million tickets. Ryfle felt that the English script was "snappy" and "well written" and that the voice performances sounded sincere and pulled with effort, stating, "You'd be hard pressed to find another movie where the dubbing is done as well as it is here. [15], The score was composed by Akira Ifukube. Search for "Mothra vs. Godzilla" on Amazon.com, Title: He noted the film raises philosophical questions about unity and humanity's will to put aside their differences for the greater good. "[10] Honda purposely chose to portray the film's version of Infant Island as a partial wasteland, stating, "I wanted to visualize the terror and the power of the atomic bomb. Here are the movies we're most excited for in 2021. Mothra vs. Godzilla features one of Godzilla's finest screen appearances, with human drama and spectacular monster action coming together to create a near-flawless daikaiju picture. [45] In 2019, the Japanese version was included in a Blu-ray box set released by the Criterion Collection, which included all 15 films from the franchise's Shōwa era. [37] The film was re-released theatrically in Japan in 1980 and sold 3 million tickets. A hurricane blows Mothra's egg off Infant Island and causes it to drift to Japan. In the meantime Godzilla reawakens and begins another rampage. Later that day, a giant egg is discovered on the shore. Ishirô Honda directed the film starring Akira Takarada, Yuriko Hoshi, and Hiroshi Koizumi. "[43], In 1983, the Japanese version was released on VHS in Japan by Toho. [39], A 1964 review for Kinema Junpo praised the effects but criticized the military attacking Godzilla, stating, "It's strange that the people don't learn from the past. Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964) – Review. [24] Honda had originally intended to depict the wasteland part of Infant Island with more realism and graphic imagery but this idea was dropped due to budgetary issues with the art department. The JSDF launch multiple attacks on Godzilla until two giant larvae hatch from Mothra's egg. [11] In total, 7.22 million tickets were sold in Japan. When the web was shot off-screen, it was poured onto a cup stationed at the center of a heavy industrial fan. Tomoyuki Tanaka. In 1996, Toho reissued the film on LaserDisc. Time travelers use Godzilla in their scheme to destroy Japan to prevent the country's future economic reign. Mothra vs. Godzilla. Fishing scout pilots make a horrifying discovery when a new monster named Anguirus and a second Godzilla are found. Mothra vs. Godzilla (モスラ対ゴジラ, Mosura tai Gojira?) Mothra vs. Godzilla is one of the most solid entries in the Godzilla franchise and is widely praised for being one of the best. [17] The track "The Sacred Springs" was the only track Ifukube wrote for The Peanuts[18] and was intended to be lament for Infant Island's destruction. 1964 ... Mothra vs. Godzilla is the first of over ten straight years with Godzilla film and helped solidify Godzilla as a franchise series. The end results have been compared to the movement of stop-motion animation. [19], The film's special effects were directed by Eiji Tsuburaya, while Teruyoshi Nakano served as the assistant special effects director. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Watch Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964) HD. Instead of letting scientists study the egg, Kumayama intends to exploit it. [44], In 1989, the American version was released on VHS in North America by Paramount Home Video under the title Godzilla vs. Mothra. [6] AIP chose the title Godzilla vs. the Thing purposely to generate curiosity and anticipation for Godzilla's foe. Ryle also compares Godzilla as a "symbol of moral judgement" after indirectly killing the film's villains. Sakai, Junko, and Miura thank the Mothra larvae and Shobijin as they return to Infant Island. View production, box office, & company info. The antennas were used for remote control. Mothra vs. Godzilla is the first of over ten straight years with Godzilla film and helped solidify Godzilla as a franchise series. As Godzilla arises near Nagoya, the Infant Islanders must decide if they are willing to answer Japan's own pleas for help. [46], This article is about the 1964 film. [25] To shoot the webs out of the larva's mouth, a canister of compressed air was run into a sealed tube of liquid polystyrene. The tank models were built to a 1/15th scale and were constructed from aluminum. Notably, it is the final film in the franchise's Shōwa period to depict Godzilla solely as an antagonist.[7]. Share. Aliens known as the Xiliens arrive on Earth seeking to borrow Godzilla and Rodan to save their planet from Monster Zero. Honda changed much of Sekizawa's original script to accommodate his vision. Mothra vs. Godzilla is a movie about corporate greed and it's impact on the natural and manufactured world. [30] The miniature tanks used in the film were purchased from Ihara models rather than typically custom built. Nakajima attempted to salvage the shot by having Godzilla appear enraged by the Castle's strong fortification, however, the model was rebuilt to crumble more easily, with the scene having to be re-shot. Featuring over 30 points of articulation and an articulated tail, Godzilla will come packaged in collector friendly window box packaging with opening flap. In the film, humans beseech the aide of the insect-god Mothra to stop Godzilla from destroying Japan. [23], Mechanical props and puppets were built for both monsters. Unfortunately, nothing else quite matches the special effects", noting a plot that was "ridiculous" and acting that was "lamentable, and the two miniature twins' habit of repeating every line of dialogue simultaneously is intensely irksome. [6] Honda directly intended for the film to be meant for children in addition to adults, as a way to compete with television's growing popularity in Japan. During a typhoon, a giant egg is washed ashore in Japan. As in the previous King Kong adventure, Mothra vs. Godzilla produces more beautifully-lighted vistas of Godzilla walking through enormous miniature landscape sets, crushing buildings and battling armies before going into combat with the multicolored Mothra monster. Kumayama confronts Torahata and demands to get back the money that Torahata had recently swindled from him. News reporter Ichiro Sakai and photographer Junko Nakanishi take pictures of wreckage caused by a typhoon. The Shobijin escape and meet with Sakai, Nakanishi and Miura. In the film, humans beseech the aide of the insect-god Mothra to stop Godzilla from destroying Japan. [20] The 1962 Godzilla suit was recycled for water scenes and the shot with Godzilla tumbling off the cliff. [4], In May 1964, Henry G. Saperstein acquired the American theatrical and television rights to the film, under the proposed working title Godzilla vs. the Giant Moth, and sold the rights to American International Pictures. [37] Removed scenes include Kumayama handing out leaflets to attract visitors to the giant egg incubator and where Torahata shoots Kumayama in a hotel room. There's less humor than the previous outing, and even more violence. Reinforced heels were added to the suit's feet which gave Nakajima freedom to roll and flip without losing his footing. TM & © 1964 TOHO CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Journalists Ichiro Sakai and Junko cover the wreckage of a typhoon when an enormous egg is found and claimed by greedy entrepreneurs. Tap to unmute. A greedy developer has placed huge machines to suck dry a part of the ocean near Tokyo so he can build luxury condos. At a high pressure level, the liquid polystyrene was forced through a tube that ran through the back of the larva and into the nozzle installed on the mouth. Directed by Ishirô Honda. This release also retained the previous title, Godzilla vs. The story is pitched at an adolescent level (as opposed to future infantile installments) and offers a mild message of social responsibility to … [14], The film was originally intended to pick up after Mothra (1961), with the Rolisicans re-cast as the villains. In the meantime Godzilla reawakens and begins another rampage. They follow Godzilla to Iwa Island, trap it with their silk spray and force Godzilla into the sea. este un film SF kaiju japonez din 1964 regizat de Ishirō Honda. A hurricane blows Mothra's egg off Infant Island and causes it to drift to Japan. [16], The Mothra prop used for the New Kirk City scenes in Mothra (1961) was recycled for the Infant Island scenes. [11] According to Henry G. Saperstein, the film grossed $217,000 for three weeks from eight theaters in Tokyo. [29] For the scenes with Godzilla near the cliff face, part of the set's support structure was hidden by using matte painting. Torahata refuses and tries to kidnap the fairies. In 2003, Toho released the film on DVD. Mothra vs. Godzilla (モスラ対ゴジラ, Mosura tai Gojira) is a 1964 Japanese kaiju film directed by Ishirō Honda, with special effects by Eiji Tsuburaya. Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah Giant Monsters All-Out Attack - Godzilla vs Mothra and King Ghidorah For the scene with Mothra dragging Godzilla by the tail, the Godzilla suit was used for medium shots and a prop used for long shots. The film stars Akira Takarada, Yuriko Hoshi, Hiroshi Koizumi, Kenji Sahara, and Emi and Yumi Itō, with Haruo Nakajima as Godzilla. 1964: Mothra vs. Godzilla makes its screen debut in Japan. 1964's Mothra vs. Godzilla is a film of great significance for its franchise and its genre. High-powered fans were used to create wind for Mothra's wings. Due to the success of King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962), Toho chose to pair Godzilla against Mothra for the following film, with Mothra chosen due to the success of Mothra (1961). However, Godzilla's theme was added instead, a decision which upset Ifukube. What are some of the locations seen in this film. Mothra initially gains the upper-hand but is defeated by Godzilla's atomic breath, and dies of exhaustion. "[41] The review commented on the film crew, stating that Honda's direction and the script "keep story moving at lively pace, building up to tense climatic scenes"[41] and that "Eiji Tsuburaya, labored mightily to cook up monsters and their battles, the tiny twins and the military assaults against Godzilla. Only problem is a greedy businessman has come into possession of Mothra's egg and refuses to let it go. [35] For the opening typhoon scene, Iijima built a shallow water tank to create the illusion of violent waves. In 1992, Toho released the Champion Festival cut on LaserDisc. Based on its appearance in the 1964 film, Mothra vs Godzilla, Godzilla stands approximately 6” tall and measures 12” long from head to tail. Watch Mothra vs. Godzilla 1964 Full Movie online free with subtitles 123movies The 4th film in the Godzilla franchise restores the serious tone of the original Godzilla film. Screenplay. Kumayama meets with Jiro Torahata, the head of Happy Enterprises. Or was it Mothra Against Godzilla, Godzilla vs. Mothra or Godzilla vs. However, unlike previous films the themes are swept under the rug for more monster brawling. A princess, targeted for assassination, prophecies the arrival of a space monster. [2][8] An edited version titled Godzilla vs. the Thing was released by American International Pictures in the United States on August 26, 1964. "[41], From a retrospective review in 1998, Steve Ryfle, author of Japan's Favorite Mon-star: The Unauthorized Biography of "The Big G" praised the film as it stood "indisputably as the greatest of all the Godzilla sequels, with a fast-paced story and likable characters, the most impressive Godzilla design ever, two of the Big G's most spectacular battles, and an abundance of special-effects "money shots" that evoke the thrills of the 1954 original. As Godzilla arises near Nagoya, the Infant Islanders must decide if they are willing to answer Japan's own pleas for help. 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