Godzilla

1998 film directed by Roland Emmerich
Movie film Q24075
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Godzilla

Summary

Godzilla is a film[1]. Godzilla has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Godzilla received the European Film Award - People's Choice Award for Best Director[3].
  • Godzilla's instance of is recorded as film[4].
  • Godzilla was directed by Roland Emmerich[5].
  • Dean Devlin wrote the screenplay for Godzilla[6].
  • Roland Emmerich wrote the screenplay for Godzilla[7].
  • Terry Rossio wrote the screenplay for Godzilla[8].
  • Ted Elliott wrote the screenplay for Godzilla[9].
  • Godzilla's composer is recorded as Q346285[10].
  • Godzilla's composer is recorded as Michael Lloyd[11].
  • Godzilla's genre is science fiction film[12].
  • Godzilla's genre is monster film[13].
  • Godzilla's genre is thriller film[14].
  • Godzilla's genre is horror film[15].
  • Godzilla's genre is action film[16].
  • Godzilla's based on is recorded as Godzilla[17].
  • Godzilla was followed by Godzilla: The Series[18].
  • A cast member of Godzilla was Matthew Broderick[19].
  • A cast member of Godzilla was Jean Reno[20].
  • A cast member of Godzilla was Maria Pitillo[21].
  • A cast member of Godzilla was Hank Azaria[22].
  • A cast member of Godzilla was Kevin Dunn[23].
  • A cast member of Godzilla was Michael Lerner[24].
  • A cast member of Godzilla was Harry Shearer[25].
  • A cast member of Godzilla was Arabella Field[26].
  • A cast member of Godzilla was Vicki Lewis[27].

Body

Authorship and Creation

Godzilla was produced by Dean Devlin[28]. Godzilla was directed by Roland Emmerich[5]. Screenwriters include Dean Devlin[6], Roland Emmerich[7], Terry Rossio[8], and Ted Elliott[9]. Cast members include Matthew Broderick[19], Jean Reno[20], Maria Pitillo[21], Hank Azaria[22], Kevin Dunn[23], and Michael Lerner[24].

Publication

Publication dates include May 18, 1998[29], May 20, 1998[30], July 17, 1998[31], September 16, 1998[32], and September 10, 1998[33]. Original languages include English[34], Japanese[35], and French[36]. Genres include science fiction film[12], monster film[13], thriller film[14], horror film[15], and action film[16]. Godzilla was distributed by video on demand[37].

Reception

Godzilla received the European Film Award - People's Choice Award for Best Director[3]. Reviews include 19%[38], 4.5/10[39], and 32/100[40].

Adaptations and Inspiration

Godzilla was followed by Godzilla: The Series[18].

Why It Matters

Godzilla has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

FAQs

What awards did Godzilla receive?

Honors received include European Film Award - People's Choice Award for Best Director[3].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [4] . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . europeanfilmawards.eu. Retrieved . europeanfilmawards.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . europeanfilmawards.eu. Retrieved . europeanfilmawards.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . europeanfilmawards.eu. Retrieved . europeanfilmawards.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . europeanfilmawards.eu. Retrieved . europeanfilmawards.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . europeanfilmawards.eu. Retrieved . europeanfilmawards.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . europeanfilmawards.eu. Retrieved . europeanfilmawards.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . europeanfilmawards.eu. Retrieved . europeanfilmawards.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . europeanfilmawards.eu. Retrieved . europeanfilmawards.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . europeanfilmawards.eu. Retrieved . europeanfilmawards.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . europeanfilmawards.eu. Retrieved . europeanfilmawards.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . europeanfilmawards.eu. Retrieved . europeanfilmawards.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [28] . europeanfilmawards.eu. Retrieved . europeanfilmawards.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . europeanfilmacademy.org. Retrieved . europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [34] . wikidata.org.
  28. [35] . wikidata.org.
  29. [36] . wikidata.org.
  30. [37] . wikidata.org.
  31. [38] . Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved . rottentomatoes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  32. [39] . Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved . rottentomatoes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  33. [40] . wikidata.org.
  34. [29] . wikidata.org.
  35. [30] . wikidata.org.
  36. [31] . wikidata.org.
  37. [32] . wikidata.org.
  38. [33] . IMDb. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Publication date +1998-05-18T00:00:00Z, +1998-05-20T00:00:00Z, +1998-07-17T00:00:00Z +2
    Screenwriter Dean Devlin, Roland Emmerich, Terry Rossio +1
    Duration {'unit': 'Q7727', 'amount': '+139'}
    Original language of film or tv show English, Japanese, French
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