Godzilla vs. Hedorah 1971
"The Smog Monster Hedorah arrives in a shooting star!"
In Yoshimitsu Banno's electrifying 1971 monster masterpiece *Godzilla vs. Hedorah*, an otherworldly horror arrives not with fire or fury, but as a creeping, corrosive nightmare.
Director: Yoshimitsu Banno
Cast
Akira Yamanouchi
Dr. Toru Yano
Hiroyuki Kawase
Ken Yano
Toshie Kimura
Toshie Yano
Keiko Mari
Miki Fujiyama
Toshio Shiba
Yukio Keuchi
Yoshio Yoshida
Gohei - fisherman
Haruo Suzuki
JSDF Officer
Kentaro Watanabe
Announcer B
Yukihiko Gondō
Mean General
Eisaburo Komatsu
Fisherman
Frequently Asked Questions
What is *Godzilla vs. Hedorah* (1971) about?
This 1971 Japanese sci-fi horror follows a sentient, ever-evolving alien sludge monster named Hedorah, which arrives on a comet and feeds on Earth's pollution. As it grows into a monstrous blackened beast spewing sulfuric acid, Godzilla must intervene to save humanity—but the fight becomes a desperate struggle against an enemy that embodies humanity's own environmental sins.
Who directed *Godzilla vs. Hedorah*?
Yoshimitsu Banno directed this bold and visually experimental entry in the Godzilla franchise.
Who stars in *Godzilla vs. Hedorah*?
The film features Akira Yamanouchi as Dr. Toru Yano, Hiroyuki Kawase as Ken Yano, Toshie Kimura as Akiko Yano, Keiko Mari as the mysterious Miki, and Toshio Shiba as Captain Hayashi.
Is *Godzilla vs. Hedorah* (1971) worth watching?
Though not as polished as classic Toho kaiju films, *Godzilla vs. Hedorah* stands out for its bold visuals, psychedelic atmosphere, and its surprisingly relevant ecological themes. Fans of weird, campy horror and 1970s Japanese cinema will find it a cult gem worth exploring.
How long is *Godzilla vs. Hedorah*?
The runtime is 85 minutes.
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About Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971) — The psychedelic eco-horror kaiju showdown that redefined Godzilla
In Yoshimitsu Banno's electrifying 1971 monster masterpiece *Godzilla vs. Hedorah*, an otherworldly horror arrives not with fire or fury, but as a creeping, corrosive nightmare. This grotesque alien lifeform, born from a comet in the Dark Gaseous Nebula, slithers toward Earth drawn by humanity's own poisonous footprint. As cities choke under smog and acid rains scorch the land, a grotesque transformation unfolds—Hedorah absorbs toxic waste, growing ever more massive and voracious. The battle lines are drawn between the irradiated titan Godzilla and this grotesque embodiment of environmental decay, a fight charged with desperate urgency and eerie, dreamlike dread.
Banno crafts a sci-fi horror tinged with 1970s counterculture anxieties, where nature fights back in a grotesque, almost surreal spectacle. *Godzilla vs. Hedorah* isn't just a clash of monsters—it's a grim reflection on pollution, power, and the cost of progress. With its trippy visuals, unsettling score, and bold thematic edge, this kaiju classic remains a cult favorite for those who crave genre cinema that's as thought-provoking as it is thrilling.
