Godzilla
Science Fiction, Thriller
Columbia TriStar  (1998) 139 mins PG-13

4.7 (47,350 votes)
Dr. Niko Tatopolous, a researcher studying the effects of nuclear bombs on worms, discovers that while the bombs have had an effect on worms, they have had an even more devastating effect on reptiles. A gigantic lizard created by the radiation travels to New York City and creates a state of chaos. Dr. Tatopolous goes to New York City and works along with peers and the United States Military to try to trap and destroy Godzilla, and after massive destruction, they corner the creature in Madison Square Garden. However, trapping Godzilla does not tame him, and this solution is not the final answer for the problem Godzilla has created in the city. It takes the strength and brute of the US military, combined with the creativity of scientists, to solve the problem once and for all....

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Cast and Crew
Matthew Broderick  ......  Dr. Niko Tatopoulos
Hank Azaria  ......  Victor Palotti
Maria Pitillo  ......  Audrey Timmonds
Jean Reno  ......  Philippe Roaché
Kevin Dunn  ......  Colonel Hicks
Michael Lerner  ......  Mayor Ebert
Director  .....  Roland Emmerich
Producer  .....  Dean Devlin; Roland Emmerich
Writer  .....  Ted Elliott; Terry Rossio
Cinematography  .....  Ueli Steiger
Musician  .....  David Arnold; Michael Lloyd
Notes
Goofs:
Continuity: On the bridge, one of the Caprice's headlights is burned out in live action shots, but both are working in the wide CG shots. (more)

Trivia:
Over 1,000 4'x8'x16' Styrofoam blocks were used to build portions of the sets, including the subway tunnels. (more)

Filming Locations:
Jersey City, New Jersey, USA (more)

Quotes:
Ed, WIDF Engineer: What? There's no Rangers game on tonight! (more)

Awards:
7 wins & 8 nominations (more)