Godzilla, the Showa-Era Films, 1954-1975 (The Criterion Collection) Blu-Ray

0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.08 Pounds. Science Fiction & Fantasy, Horror. In 1954, an enormous beast clawed its way out of the sea, destroying everything in its path-and changing movies forever.

Soon gave rise to an entire monster-movie genre. , but the King of the Monsters continued to reign supreme: in fourteen fiercely entertaining sequels over the next two decades, Godzilla defended its throne against a host of other formidable creatures, transforming from a terrifying symbol of nuclear annihilation into a benevolent (if still belligerent) Earth protector. Collected here for the first time are all fifteen Godzilla films of Japan's Showa era, in a landmark set showcasing the technical wizardry, fantastical storytelling, and indomitable international appeal that established the most iconic giant monster the cinema has ever seen. EIGHT-BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION COLLECTOR'S SET FEATURES.

High-definition digital transfers of all fifteen Godzilla films made between 1954 and 1975, released together for the first time, with uncompressed monaural soundtracks. Godzilla, King of the Monsters. And the 1962 Japanese-release version of. Presented with its original 4.0 surround soundtrack. Audio commentaries from 2011 on.

Featuring film historian David Kalat. International English-language dub tracks for. Directors Guild of Japan interview with director Ishiro Honda, conducted by director Yoshimitsu Banno in 1990. Toho Unused Special Effects Complete Collection. A 1986 documentary featuring archival making-of footage; scenes deleted from films including.

And interviews with Honda, producer Tomoyuki Tanaka, special-effects director Teruyoshi Nakano, and others. New interview with filmmaker Alex Cox about his admiration for the Showa-era Godzilla films. New and archival interviews with cast and crew members, including actors Bin Furuya, Tsugutoshi Komada, Haruo Nakajima, and Akira Takarada; composer Akira Ifukube; and effects technicians Yoshio Irie and Eizo Kaimai. Interview with critic Tadao Sato from 2011.

Illustrated audio essay from 2011 about the real-life tragedy that inspired. PLUS: A lavishly illustrated deluxe hardcover book featuring an essay by cinema historian Steve Ryfle, notes on the films by cinema historian Ed Godziszewski, and new illustrations by Arthur Adams, Sophie Campbell, Becky Cloonan, Jorge Coelho, Geof Darrow, Simon Gane, Robert Goodin, Benjamin Marra, Monarobot, Takashi Okazaki, Angela Rizza, Yuko Shimizu, Bill Sienkiewicz, Katsuya Terada, Ronald Wimberly, and Chris Wisnia. We offer the best prices around on high quality products. Our E-store includes media such as books, movies, music and games while offering electronics, toys, sporting apparel, clothing, tools, general home, garden items and more.

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