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Godzilla is a 1998 American monster film directed and co-written by Roland Emmerich. Produced by Centropolis Entertainment, Fried Films, and Independent Pictures, and distributed by TriStar Pictures, it is a reboot of Toho Co., Ltd.'s Godzilla franchise. It is also the 23rd film in the franchise and the first Godzilla film to be completely produced by a Hollywood studio. The film stars Matthew Broderick, Jean Reno, Maria Pitillo, Hank Azaria, Kevin Dunn, Michael Lerner, and Harry Shearer. The film is dedicated to Tomoyuki Tanaka, the co-creator and producer of various Godzilla films, who died in April 1997. In the film, authorities investigate and battle a giant monster who migrates to New York City to nest its young.
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1998 · 2h 19m · Science Fiction · Action · Thriller
TMDB 5.7/10 (4,303 votes)
French nuclear tests irradiate an iguana into a giant monster that viciously attacks freighter ships in the Pacific Ocean. A team of experts, including Niko Tatopoulos, conclude that the oversized reptile is the culprit. Before long, the giant lizard is loose in Manhattan as the US military races to destroy the monster before it reproduces and it's spawn takes over the world.
Directed by Roland Emmerich
Box office $379M worldwide
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Matthew Broderickas Dr. Niko Tatopoulos
Jean Renoas Philippe Roaché
Maria Pitilloas Audrey Timmonds
Hank Azariaas Victor 'Animal' Palotti
Kevin Dunnas Colonel Hicks
Arabella Fieldas Lucy Palotti
Vicki Lewisas Dr. Elsie Chapman
Doug Savantas Sergeant O'Neal
Malcolm Danareas Dr. Mendel Craven
Lorry Goldmanas Gene, Mayor's AideCChristian Aubertas Jean-Luc
Philippe Bergeronas Jean-Claude