Godzilla
A radiation‑expert is recruited to track a colossal, mutated sea monster unleashed by nuclear fallout across the Pacific, racing against governments and a terrified survivor before the creature’s rampage sinks entire islands.
“Size does matter.”
Synopsis
French nuclear tests irradiate an iguana, transforming it into a giant monster that begins attacking freighter ships in the Pacific Ocean. A team of experts, including Niko Tatopoulos, identifies the oversized reptile as the culprit. Soon after, the giant lizard is loose in Manhattan, prompting the U.S. military to race against time to destroy the monster before it reproduces.
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Principal cast & crew: 33
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Ryan QuigleyShot by Ueli SteigerScored by David ArnoldDesigned by Oliver Scholl
Box Office
1998 · Box office
✅ Made its money back — grossed 2.9× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$379.0M
US & Canada: $136.3M — 36% of worldwide · International: $242.7M (64%)
Opening weekend: $18.5M — 14% of its US run. It had legs — it kept earning long after opening weekend.
Opening week (7-day): $18.5M — 14% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 3,310 theaters
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- Godzillade
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Cast & Crew
33 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Matthew Broderick
as Dr. Niko Tatopoulos
Jean Reno
as Philippe Roaché
Maria Pitillo
as Audrey Timmonds
Hank Azaria
as Victor 'Animal' Palotti
Kevin Dunn
as Colonel Hicks
Michael Lerner
as Mayor Ebert
Michael Lerner Nm0503627
as Mayor Ebert
Harry Shearer
as Charles Caiman
Arabella Field
as Lucy Palotti
Vicki Lewis
as Dr. Elsie Chapman
Doug Savant
as Sergeant O'Neal
Malcolm Danare
as Dr. Mendel Craven
Supporting cast
7Directors
1Writers
4Producers
3Other crew
9Parents Guide
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