Godzilla : the Showa-era films, 1954-1975.
(Blu-ray) 

Title from container.

Originally produced as motion pictures in Japan; Godzilla released in 1954; Godzilla raids again in 1955; King Kong vs. Godzilla released in 1963; Mothra vs. Godzilla released in 1964; Ghidorah, the three-headed monster released in 1964; Invasion of Astro-Monster released in 1965; Ebirah, horror of the deep released in 1966; Son of Godzilla released in 1967; Destroy all monsters released in 1968; All monsters attack released in 1969; Godzilla vs. Hedorah released in 1971; Godzilla vs. Gigan released in 1972; Godzilla vs. Megalon released in 1973; Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla released in 1974; Terror of Mechagodzilla released in 1975.

Mixed aspect ratios.

Eight Blu-ray special 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, High-definition digital transfers of Godzilla, King of the Monsters, the 1956 U.S.-release version of Godzilla; and the 1962 Japanese-release version of King Kong vs. Godzilla, presented with its original 4.0 surround soundtrack, Audio commentaries from 2011 on Godzilla and Godzilla, King of the Monsters featuring film historian David Kalat, International English-language dub tracks for Invasion of Astro-Monster, Son of Godzilla, Destroy All Monsters, Godzilla vs. Megalon, Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla, and Terror of Mechagodzilla, Directors Guild of Japan interview with director Ishiro Honda, conducted by director Yoshimitsu Banno in 1990, Featurette detailing Godzilla's photographic effects, Toho Unused Special Effects Complete Collection, a 1986 documentary featuring archival making-of footage; scenes deleted from films including Destroy All Monsters, King Kong vs. Godzilla, and Mothra vs. Godzilla; 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 Godzilla, trailers.

In 1954, an enormous beast clawed its way out of the sea, destroying everything in its path--and changing movies forever. The arresting original Godzilla soon gave rise to an entire monster-movie genre (kaiju eiga), 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. -- Criterion Collection title web page.

Blu-ray discs; requires Blu-ray player, region A.

In Japanese, with new English subtitle translations.

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