Godzilla 1985

Godzilla 1985

Year: 1985

Runtime: 103 min

Language: Japanese

Directors: Koji Hashimoto, R.J. Kizer

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As the behemoth awakens from its slumber, a trail of radioactive devastation follows in its massive wake. Tokyo trembles with fear as Godzilla, the legendary monster, sets its sights on the city, threatening to unleash a cataclysmic fury upon the unsuspecting metropolis.

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Timeline – Godzilla 1985 (1985)
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1

The Storm Hits

The Japanese fishing vessel Yahata Maru encounters a ferocious storm while at sea. Amidst the chaos, a colossal monster arises from an uninhabited island, attacking the ship and leading to a catastrophic event.

Near Uninhabited Island
2

Survivor Found

A day after the attack, reporter Goro Maki discovers the sole survivor, Hiroshi 'Kenny' Okumura, amidst the wreckage of the Yahata Maru. This finding sparks a series of events that unfold around the disaster's repercussions.

Shipwreck Site
3

Government's Secret

Japanese Prime Minister Mitamura is informed that the attacker is Godzilla, a revelation that leads him to issue an order to keep this information from the public. The fear of mass panic drives the decision to maintain a media blackout.

Prime Minister's Office
4

The Report That Wasn't

Maki's report on Godzilla is deemed too sensitive for publication due to national security concerns. Instead, he is tasked to interview bio-physicist Hayashida, leading to further exploration of the creature's implications.

Newsroom
5

A Sister's Hope

During his investigation, Maki meets Naoko, Okumura's sister, and informs her that her brother is alive. This revelation propels her to rush to the hospital in hopes of reuniting with him amidst the chaos.

Hospital
6

International Tensions Rise

Godzilla's attack on a Soviet submarine escalates international tensions, as the Russians mistakenly believe that the Americans are responsible. This incident puts diplomatic relations on the brink of war, complicating the already dire situation.

Offshore
7

Diplomatic Conference

In response to the submarine attack, the Japanese government arranges a conference involving Soviet and American ambassadors. Prime Minister Mitamura firmly states that nuclear weapons will not be allowed in Japan, which garners mixed reactions from the representatives.

Government Conference Room
8

Godzilla's Destruction

Godzilla re-emerges, causing significant destruction by attacking a nuclear power plant and consuming radiation from its reactor. The creature's actions further heighten the urgency for a response from the Japan Self-Defense Forces.

Nuclear Power Plant
9

Mobilization of Forces

The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) are mobilized to prepare for an impending Godzilla attack on Tokyo Bay. General Kakura briefs the cabinet on a secret weapon known as the 'Super-X attack plane,' specifically designed to combat Godzilla.

JSDF Headquarters
10

Scientific Discovery

Hayashida utilizes advanced ultrasonic imaging to uncover Godzilla's bird-like brain structure. He deduces that Godzilla can be lured using synthetic bird calls, which could aid in devising a strategic plan to combat the creature.

Research Laboratory
11

The Trap Plan

Hayashida proposes luring Godzilla into Mt. Mihara's volcano using electronic bird signals. Prime Minister Mitamura approves the JSDF's defensive strategies alongside this innovative plan to trap the creature.

Mt. Mihara
12

Evacuation Preparation

As Godzilla is sighted in Tokyo Bay, a swift evacuation is organized to ensure the safety of residents. The stage is set for a confrontation between Godzilla and the JSDF with their newly developed Super-X attack plane.

Tokyo Bay
13

Critical Military Intervention

The Pentagon prepares to support Japan against Godzilla, but Steve Martin warns that military aggression could escalate the situation. Despite initial successes in calming Godzilla, tensions rise again when the JSDF attacks.

Tokyo
14

Nuclear Threat

As a Soviet missile is detected, the impending blast is described as capable of dwarfing the Hiroshima bombing. Faced with this crisis, Mitamura reluctantly allows American intervention amid rising fears and tensions.

Tokyo
15

Final Confrontation

In a desperate attempt to control the situation, Hayashida activates the bird signaling technology to draw Godzilla to the volcano. Through triggering an eruption, they successfully trap Godzilla, thereby neutralizing the threat to Japan.

Mt. Mihara

Last Updated: November 15, 2024 at 17:17

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