SCREENING
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
Friday, Nov 1, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Location: Redstone Theater
Part of Godzilla vs. MoMI
Dir. Jun Fukuda. 1974, 84 mins. Japan. DCP. In Japanese with English subtitles. With Masaaki Daimon, Kazuya Aoyama, Akihiko Hirata, Gorō Mutsumi, Hiroshi Koizumi, Isao Zushi. Many believe Godzilla has turned his back on humanity when he suddenly arrives in Japan, leaving destruction in his wake. But when the true Godzilla appears, the monster on the rampage is revealed to be Mechagodzilla, a mechanical menace built by an invading alien force. Now it’s monster vs. machine with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. Released at a time where budgets and creativity were notoriously shrinking for the franchise, this film recaptures the feel of the earlier Godzilla adventures with its introduction of another of the character’s enduring enemies; a breezy, brassy score by Masaru Sato; and bombastic pyrotechnic special effects directed by Teruyoshi Nakano, who was appropriately nicknamed “Mr. Explosion.” Recommended for ages 8+
Tickets: $15 / $11 senior and students / $9 youth (ages 3–17) / free for MoMI members at the Senior/Student level and above. There is a $1.50 transaction fee per ticket for all online purchases. The cost of admission may be applied toward a same-day purchase of a membership.
Order tickets. Please pick up tickets at the Museum’s admissions desk upon arrival. All seating is general admission.