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Directed by Luigi Cozzi, Ishirō Honda, Terry O. Morse, Godzilla leans on a strong ensemble — Raymond Burr, Akira Takarada, Akihiko Hirata — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about science fiction titles of 1977.
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