Gojira Opens in Japan (1954)

The Japanese film Gojira introduced the world to Godzilla, the enormous, radioactive lizard monster who wreaks havoc on Tokyo. Released just nine years after atomic bombs leveled Japanese cities, Gojira was wildly popular. It inspired other movies and TV shows, as well as the creation of other monsters, like Mothra. When the film was released in the US, Japanese-to-English transliteration turned “Gojira” into “Godzilla.” Why was it heavily edited before its release stateside? Discuss

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