Godzilla vs. Gigan

About Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972)

"Godzilla vs. Gigan" is a Japanese Science Fiction Film released in 1972 directed by Jun Fukuda. The film centers on Godzilla and Anguirus' battle against two alien antagonists, Gigan and King Ghidorah. As Godzilla and Anguirus collide with the monstrous duo to save Earth, the action and drama intensify.

Making / Production

Jun Fukuda directed Godzilla vs. Gigan, with Tomoyuki Tanaka and Toho producing the film. The movie was initially known as the "Godzilla vs. The Space Monsters: The Earth Defense Command" project. The monster Gigan, a cyborg with butcher-knife-like blades for hands and a buzzsaw in his abdominal region, was introduced in this movie.

Actors

• Hiroshi Ishikawa as Gengo Kotaka: He excellently portrayed the struggling manga artist who unwittingly becomes embroiled in the alien invasion plot. Hiroshi perfectly encapsulates the everyday man's bewildered reactions to the extraordinary occurrences.
• Yuriko Hishimi as Tomoko Tomoe: Yuriko's role as Tomoko was a balance of bravery and intelligence. She played the determined and wise character with elegance and strength, providing the film with a strong female representation.
• Minoru Takashima as Shosaku Takasugi: Minoru portrayed the courageous and dedicated character of Shosaku convincingly and added an extra element of heroism inside the story.

Trivia / Interesting facts

• This film introduced Gigan, a space dinosaur upgraded with deadly weapons by the antagonist.
• This is the first movie in which Godzilla was depicted speaking in recorded dialogue (represented by speech bubbles).
• Gigan is one of the few monsters to make Godzilla bleed in the movie series.

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's score was composed by Akira Ifukube, who crafted a wide range of mood pieces, from celestial to intense fight themes, enhancing the movie's overall impact.
• The iconic "Godzilla March" is a significant element of the soundtrack of this movie.