Gojira no gyakushû

"A tremendous, astonishing story that rages across the nation of Japan!"

May 21 1959 Approved 1h 22m
Action, Horror, Sci-Fi

Two fishing scout pilots make a horrifying discovery when they encounter a second Godzilla alongside a new monster named Anguirus. Without the weapon that killed the original, authorities attempt to lure Godzilla away from the mainland. But Anguirus soon arrives and the two monsters make their way towards Osaka as Japan braces for tragedy.

Plot

Koji Kobayashi, a spotter for a Japanese fishing fleet crash lands his plane on a barren island. His best friend, Shoichi Tsukioka, manages to find him and lands his plane next to his so he can be rescued. The two pilots are shocked when they encounter two giant monsters and race back to Japan to inform the authorities. One of the monsters is recognized as a new Godzilla while the other creature is identified as prehistoric monster named Anguirus. Without the weapon that killed the original Godzilla, countermeasures are developed in an attempt to divert the monster away as it makes landfall in Osaka. Japan can only brace for tragedy as they have to suffer through the horror of Godzilla once more.

Written by

Takeo Murata, Shigeaki Hidaka, Shigeru Kayama

Directed by

Motoyoshi Oda, Ishirô Honda

Production Countries

Japan

Production Companies

Toho

Languages

Awards

1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
9,393
Average Rating
5.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA