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| Ghidrah The Three Headed Monster(1964); Discuss the film here | |
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| packmule | Jul 30 2007, 05:10 PM Post #1 |
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The year 1964 was a busy one for the Toho Motion Picture Company. In April of that year Mothra Vs Godzilla opened in theaters in Japan, followed by Dogora The Space Monster. Not satisfied with these two offerings Toho went for the trifecta with Ghidrah The Three Headed Monster, which opened in Japanese theaters in December of 1964. Godzilla, Rodan and Mothra, all Toho monsters who had starred in previous "stand alone" films, were now together along with a new monster from outer space, King Ghidrah, which would make repeated appearances in later Toho kaiju films and become arguably Godzilla's greatest enemy and rival. The film's story: meteors are falling all over the Earth-unfortunately for Japan one very different one lands in the Japan Alps. Meanwhile, a princess from a foreign country is presumed dead after the plane she is traveling in, her destination Japan, is obliterated in mid air. She mysteriously reappears and claims to be a Venusian, wandering the streets and predicting, among other things, the apocalyptic arrival of a destructive, planet destroying space monster named "King Ghidrah". While a local policeman and his reporter sister struggle to protect the "Venusian" from assassins, of her home country, and who recognize her as the princess, Rodan and Godzilla appear, and immediately begin fighting each other. A group of scientists dispatched to study the unusual meteor that crashed witness the space monster as it emerges from an airborne fireball loosed from the meteor. The creature is a golden, three headed, winged and dragon-like monster, which wastes no time in going on a rampage of destruction. The authorities, military and civilian, forum, understandably concerned that there are now three destructive and hostile giant monsters on the loose in Japan. Through the Infant Island Fairies larval Mothra arrives to converse with Godzilla and Rodan, it's objective to convince the two leviathans to join it in battle against King Ghidrah, to save the Earth from the rampaging space monster. Feeling less than charitable both Godzilla and Rodan, initially, refuse the larval Mothra's request-after the caterpillar monster is blasted about by the three headed monster's powerful oral gravity rays both Godzilla and Rodan join Mothra in engaging the bulky, gold colored space monster. (no other spoilers) Observations: this is a personal favorite of mine, a movie I have watched countless times on television, and most recently on DVD. This film received a stellar DVD release by Classic Media on April 3rd of this year. What I liked about Ghidrah The Three Headed Monster(1964): -all of the monsters have, IMO, outstanding entrance scenes, especially King Ghidrah -King Ghidrah looks best in this film, that is, his movements and the effects used to render his oral gravity beams -the score, which I think adds to the "spectacle" feel I get when watching this movie -the ultimate strategy employed by Godzilla, Rodan & Mothra to drive off King Ghidrah -the overall special effects. I had a few gripes but nothing that diminishes my enjoyment from watching this film -the ultimate fate of the leader of the group of assassins who were trying to kill Princess Saino What I did not like about Ghidrah The Three Headed Monster(1964): -the Rodan "suit": the neck was, IMO, way too long -the uniform worn by Princess Saino's personal valet on the plane: you couldn't pay me to wear a costume like that, even for a Halloween party. -the visibility of the wires in certain scenes -the policeman making no attempt to get the home number of the Princess, at the end of the film- I believe she would have given it to him had he asked ![]() Post your takes and impressions of this films. All replies welcome. :) |
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| TheDreadedGodOfKaiju | Aug 1 2007, 01:05 AM Post #2 |
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I have seen it, but havent gaving it a rating yet, what I think so far is that its not as good as the sequel but its still fun to watch, Im getting a DVD of it soon, then I would be able to rate it. |
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| packmule | Aug 1 2007, 03:59 PM Post #3 |
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Did you watch it on television?
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| TheDreadedGodOfKaiju | Aug 1 2007, 08:54 PM Post #4 |
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Nope, on my computer, since my mom downloaded it, but I wanted to review it after seeing it on my TV. |
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| packmule | Aug 2 2007, 05:11 AM Post #5 |
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Thread drift: do you watch a lot of movies on your computer? Topic: I have always thought Akiko Wakabayashi, who played "Princess Saino" in Ghidrah The Three Headed Monster(1964), was very beautiful. She also looks great in King Kong Vs Godzilla(1962) and Dogora The Space Monster(1964). Image: the beautiful Akiko Wakabayashi.
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| KaijuFanatic | Aug 2 2007, 05:37 AM Post #6 |
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I've always loved this film. I saw it when I was quite young and Ghidrah made a big impression on me....the ultimate 'monster' in my eyes. My attitiude towards this film has never changed, it continues to be among my favorite films and I love the inclusion of Godzilla, Rodan and Mothra....a beastie free-for-all. thumbs up |
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| TheDreadedGodOfKaiju | Aug 2 2007, 05:56 AM Post #7 |
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No, I dont watch alot of Movies on my computer. |
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| packmule | Aug 2 2007, 05:52 PM Post #8 |
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Okay. :) It did with me as well. Godzilla, Rodan, Mothra, Gamera & King Ghidrah(or King Ghidrorah) were the kaiju that piqued my interest the most in collecting kaiju DVDs, books and other collectibles. |
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| Deleted User | Aug 13 2007, 08:56 AM Post #9 |
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i think ghidrah is strong |
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| packmule | Aug 13 2007, 04:19 PM Post #10 |
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I agree with you. Not as strong as Godzilla...but pretty darn close.
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| Deleted User | Aug 30 2007, 07:31 AM Post #11 |
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do you know how does ghidrah look like |
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| packmule | Aug 30 2007, 05:45 PM Post #12 |
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I'm not sure what you're asking here, batrus. Try and ask again. Thanks. :) |
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| Rodan70 | Mar 25 2008, 12:47 AM Post #13 |
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This is my favorite Godzilla movie! It's one of the first I can remember watching on "TBS Super Scary Saturday" with Grandpa Munster. My mom recorded it for me and I watched it 3 times that day. All of the monsters in the movie were near perfect. The score by Akira Ifukube was magnificent. And the Peanuts Emi and Yumi Ito returned to reprise their roles. Good times. |
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| packmule | Mar 25 2008, 05:08 AM Post #14 |
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I remember having a friend of mine and a co-worker, "Robert C", record this movie off TBS, circa 1988, onto a VHS tape for me. He recorded War Of The Gargantuas(1966) off TBS as well. As you alluded to, "good times" indeed. thumbs up |
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| Rodan70 | Mar 25 2008, 11:24 PM Post #15 |
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yep, I still have all of the Kaiju movies that were on Super Scary Saturday on vhs. I really need to transfer them to DVD soon. |
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| packmule | Mar 27 2008, 09:51 PM Post #16 |
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That would be a good idea. It's like having a piece of history on hand, and in archives, much as I feel about my DVD-R copy of an AMC Monsterfest broadcast of Frankenstein Conquers The World(1966), circa 1999. thumbs up |
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| Slainmonkey | Mar 31 2008, 08:39 AM Post #17 |
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I just got to watch this one today, I'd prior heard alot of people say it wasn't a very good entry but upon seeing I quite liked it...I would say it was one of the better entries as it was a rather fun and the first multi-monsters smack down and the first time Rodan appeared in a Godzilla and origin of King Ghidorah....even the human story wasn't as dull or clumsy as alot of them....all and all this was a pretty good Godzilla film. |
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| Ro-Dan | Mar 31 2008, 09:19 AM Post #18 |
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OFF TOPIC: I've got that Monsterfest movie on VHS too. The noteworthy thing about that are the host segments with Stan Winston. In the background it featured a human-sized maquette of Godzilla that would've been used in Jan DeBont's Godzilla film. Here's some pics of the monster: ![]() ![]() ![]() ON TOPIC: "Ghidrah" is easily one of my favorite Godzilla films. It features interesting characters, a great score, and monster battles galore. Ghidorah is a pure powerhouse in this film. I love the fact that, much like in Destroy All Monsters, it takes a group of kaiju to defeat him. |
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| Slainmonkey | Mar 31 2008, 09:30 AM Post #19 |
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I'll have to agree this was definitely high up on my list, I can't think of whay so many were so quick to insult it. I also think some of the effects is this films looked like some of the best of the Showa era...other then that little bridge tumbling over which looked really silly....but I really liked this one too. |
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| Rodan70 | Mar 31 2008, 02:17 PM Post #20 |
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that Godzilla is cool looking, except that white stomach. He's whiter than I am! lol |
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| packmule | Apr 1 2008, 08:14 PM Post #21 |
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I've seen pics of what Godzilla might have looked like in the DeBont G film: IMO they looked great and this monster would have been much better received, overall, than GINO. Thanks for posting those images, Dan. thumbs up |
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| Ro-Dan | Apr 1 2008, 09:01 PM Post #22 |
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^For sure, Lee. I thought people here would find them interesting. |
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| Rodan70 | Apr 1 2008, 10:21 PM Post #23 |
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Very cool looking. that was the first time I've ever seen them. |
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| packmule | Apr 2 2008, 05:42 AM Post #24 |
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Those pictures of what would have been the Godzilla in the Jan Debont directed Godzilla film capture, IMO, the essence of Godzilla, as an ass kicking, take no prisoners monster. I've also seen images of what the "gryphon" monster would have looked like, which G would have battled in the DeBont movie. Not only here in America but I also think this movie would have been a huge hit in Japan as well. ;) |
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| Slainmonkey | Apr 2 2008, 12:48 PM Post #25 |
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my main problem with that suit is it's way too pale and Godzilla's dark colouring is a big part of Godzilla trademark appearance as well as his scales that looks like tree bark....one thing I've noticed is that the head shape is not unlike that of Godzilla during Heisei era |
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| packmule | Apr 2 2008, 04:28 PM Post #26 |
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![]() Another thing that is amusing about this film: the bad guys who are not the brightest of light bulbs. I also thought their firearms looked like little more than water squirt guns. Obviously I wasn't expecting any of the thugs to brandish .44 caliber revolvers but the little pop guns they wielded looked and sounded like cheap fireworks. |
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| Rodan70 | May 31 2008, 01:56 AM Post #27 |
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I just love how this movie is EVERYTHING a kaiju fan loves. You have the Mothra Faries, Godzilla, Rodan Mothra and King Ghidrah. Great Epic Battle. |
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| Rodan70 | Jun 9 2008, 03:45 PM Post #28 |
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Some of the music from the American Version of this movie came from other movies. Such as the scene where they are hiking through Kerobe Velley. I'm not sure where that track orignally comes from, but I have all of the production music from "Ren and Stimpy" and it was used on it. Weird. |
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| packmule | Jun 9 2008, 03:47 PM Post #29 |
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And Susumu Kurobe as one of the bad guys! thumbs up |
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| Ro-Dan | Jun 9 2008, 06:30 PM Post #30 |
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Oh my god! I think you're right! It is the same music. LOL Y'know I think that cue may have also been used in the 1966-67 animated SPIDER-MAN series. |
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