The History of Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971)
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- The History of Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971)
#godzilla #hedorah #kaiju
@BigActionBill
Sources
- Brian Solomon's "Godzilla FAQ"
- David Kalat's, "A Critical History and Filmography of Toho's Godzilla Series".
- Steve Ryfle's "Japan's Favorite Mon-Star: The Unauthorized Biography of "The Big G".
-Writing Japanese Monsters: From the Files of the Big Book of Japanese Giant Monster Movies by John LeMay
- wikizilla.org
- www.tohokingdo...
- vantagepointin...
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**Corrections**
40:24 - 1.70M tickets lol
43:43 - Banno denied the Africa storyline for a Hedorah sequel in an interview with Sci-Fi Japan, saying that it might have been for another project he had.
44:26 - Roger Holden created the idea for Godzilla 2001 and Banno had encouraged him to develop it further.
48:59 - animistic*
Apologies for the long wait on this one, had a lot of Summer plans so I didn't have many opportunities to sit down and write/record/edit. Hope you enjoy!
Well at least you enjoyed yourself!
THANK YOU!!!! You are the fucking MAN!!!!
U need to take a break so u don't get burnt out and its good to take a breather it's fine we are still hear
Always worth the wait
Don't worry man. I could wait even longer, in meantime I've rewatched the previous episodes several times. This series is SO good and nostalgic.
Bill, the old people (After researching), Banno was asked that and the interviewer said
" I finally remembered to ask Banno-san about the older people who watch the concert at the foot of Mt. Fuji just before the final battle between Hedorah and Godzilla. He explained that they were peasant farmers and that they were shown to emphasize the generational gap. The concert in the film was based on a real one (or a series of concerts) that took place at the foot of Mt. Fuji around that time. "
I like to think that some crazy marketing executive had the cast-iron balls to trek all the way to Monster Island to somehow get Godzilla's permission to make officially licensed toys based on him, and what's even crazier, Godzilla agreed.
BRILLIANT!
Bill, I don't know if you picked up on this, but look at, ultimately, how Hedorah is beaten: With electricity that can only be provided by Godzilla's atomic breath.
If we truly want to fight against environmental damage, we have to stop belching smog into the air and use only electricity that is created from nuclear power.
I mean, maybe that wasn't actually an intended message, but now that I've seen it, I have to inflict this on the rest of the world.
Now that is irony. We need nuclear energy to save the environment
I never thought of it like that.
I've been a big advocate for more nuclear energy for a few years now. Reading this comment, I never thought about Hedorah's defeat like that, but I see it now.
I always thought this as well, I remember thinking it was pretty heavy-handed but kind of clever messaging.
I've always really liked this one, it's weird and uneven but it's that strangeness mixed with the sincere message that draws me to it and I think makes it stand out in such a good way compared to films preceding and the next couple following it. Hedorah is also one of my all time favorite of Godzilla's enemies, it's a really cool design & a pretty inspired concept. I remember watching Shin Godzilla in the theater and being struck by the similarities to Hedorah in terms of the constant evolution of forms and the "experts" being totally wrong in their predictions of it's abilities. I like that in recent years Hedorah and his movie of origin are becoming increasingly loved and appreciated. Can't wait for the next video, Godzilla Vs Gigan might be a pretty average movie but Gigan is another enemy monster that I absolutely love for just how insane of a design he is.
Love all the history about Japan's trouble past with companies and pollution. Really does make me appreciate the film a lot more. The film is a lot more deeper than I think people give it credit for. This is probably one of your best ones so far. I can't help but see that construction worker jumping from the building and trying to end his life before Hedorah got him, is a metaphor for the poor people that decided to kill themselves when they were stricken with such painful lung disease and crippling asthma. :/ Very dark 😦
As a kid I was a slave to whatever the networks chose to play. Since the day after Thanksgiving was Godzilla day on channel 9 (I think it was 9) this one always reminds me of late 70s/early 80s holiday season
Hell, the original was NEVER on tv when I was a kid. There was always the same handful shown and this is one of them
It was WOR 9 late 70s to early 80s. I remember as a 70s kid after thanksgiving. Too bad they
Stopped it
I love this movie. I remember as a kid
On thanksgiving watching
The Godzilla movies
Great video! Hedorah is the strongest enemy of the Showa era. Mr. Banno was on to something when making this. If Mr. Tanaka banned list exist, I would hope that Roland Emmerich, Kōbun Shizuno and Hiroyuki Seshita are a part of it. I don’t want any more complaints about this movie or Godzilla‘s Revenge.
With all that aside, thank you, Mr. Banno for giving us the MonsterVerse. As well as give us a creature who should be the rightful choice to end the MonsterVerse.
I love your content man. I'm going through a major kaiju phase. Godzilla vs Hedora is one of my favorite Godzilla movies. The early 70s psychedelia, the environmental message, Hedora huffing the smoke stacks, it all comes together to make an enjoyable viewing experience. All the shots of pollution and sludge are gross. They leave an impression for sure. I always loved the lyrics in the intro song. Great video man. Have you covered Gamera yet? I would love to see an in depth dive into those too!
Also, i actually dont mind the odd cue that plays when they first show Godzilla. Its startling and intense, kind of shocking and off putting..It fits the terror and awesomeness of Godzilla. I can at least see what they were going for.
It will never cease to amaze me the amount of history you craft into these videos, keep up the good work!
This was a joy to watch. I consider this movie one of my favorites, and just as an important social commentary as 1954 and 2016.
I adore this insane movie.
I describe it to people who have never seen it as "the only psychedelic Godzilla movie".
This was probably the most viscerally frightening and dark Godzilla movie since the original. Yeah, not all of it worked, but what did work, REALLY worked.
THIS IS THE ONE I'VE BEEN MOST EXCITED FOR!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
Godzilla vs Hedorah is one of my favorite Godzilla movies!
Unironically one of my all-time favorite Godzilla films, easily in the top 10 (and outranking G2014!) I splurged for a DVD copy of a Laserdisc of the AIP edition, and haven't regretted it! (The superior dub! -- one of its lines is still a favorite saying of mine in real life. "We shall see: it will be an experiment.) Plenty of callbacks to G54/55, weird artistic tone, probably the most monster action percentage by a large margin, plot stays focused on the problem(s) (mostly). One of the best villain kaiju of all time, worthy of the recent anniversary shorts featuring him (especially Shin Hedorah). For me its features far outweigh its problems.
It's definitely one of my favorite Godzilla movies. I think it was the first one I saw as a kid. I remember it being the scariest Godzilla movie, too. Thanks for the history and knowledge from this classic.
I actually just rewatched this one the other night. As campy as it can be, it's always been a favorite of the Showa era for me. It's not nearly as good as say, DAM, but it's better than a lot of the other entries around it. I've loved Hedorah since fighting him on Jupiter in the NES Godzilla game. It was always a shame to me that he never went into his flying form in the game despite them having the artwork for it in the end credits.
I love the music in this film. It's such a departure, but that's not a bad thing. It's like '74 MG. What a wild time that score is, and I can't get enough.
I love your videos and can't wait for the next one!
I unironically think this movie is on par with the original in terms of quality.
I’ve been waiting for you to cover this one. And I’m super happy you did. I love this movie for how weird it is
I feel really sick right now, but since Bill uploaded one of my favorite types of videos to watch, I will try to watch it now.
Get well soon!
@@BigActionBill thanks man!!
Very good retrospective. You finally put into words the way I've always felt about the strange cartoon fat guy music Godzilla has in this one.
I love this one! I used to watch it a lot as kid for some reason so it's pretty nostalgic for me. I didn't realize how bizarre it was back then tho..
This movie is the strangest Godzilla film ever and hedorah is the greatest antagonist in this movie even though the movie is all over the place but still it’s my favorite Godzilla film
This was one of the few VHS tapes I had of godzilla movies growing up so I got to watch it a lot as a kid. Thank you for providing the history behind it.
Great job with the retrospective on these videos. Yeah, this was a favorite and brought back a lot of memories when it was on rotating showings on local tv on Saturday afternoons or post thanksgiving marathon.
It was the first and ahead of it's time to address pollution/environment even in a odd, entertaining way.
I love the flying scene. It's the best showcase for the wide scope of cinema
YAAAAS! I’ve been dying for this one! Love your channel!
Smog Monster was the one Godzilla movie that local stations played over and over again, and I loved it. Just squint a bit near the end and Godzilla just jumps up and gets Hedorah (instead of stupidly flying) and you're golden. It's one of the best Showa era films IMO.
The man is BACK!
Another banger of a video!!! Keep 'em coming!
Hedorah was in Final Wars, but really didn't do anything other than look angry.
I saw this movie as a six year old kid with my dad in a movie theater in Santa Monica. It was titled Godzilla vs. the Smog Monster. I vividly remember the title song about "don't eat the fishes, they're filled with mercury." Awesome.
My favorite moment in this film: when the power fails to the human-built electrodes, Godzilla sighs, essentially saying "They couldn't even get this part done?!", before he powers it himself.
I thought you were done with these and I was heart broken! I’m so hype for the rest of these!!!!
I love these videos. They give much of my childhood experiences greater depth and perspective. Keep up the excellent work!
Another great video, worth waiting for.
This movie is actually one of my favourites from the Showa era. I like how utterly insane it is from start to finish and how it was not afraid to *really* deviate from the franchise's formula up until that point. To this day, I think it remains one of the most unique Godzilla movies, like Shin, even if it was not as effective as that film.
This was my favorite Godzilla movie when I was little. I also hadn't seen that many Godzilla movies. I bought the VHS in a two-pack with another Godzilla movie, but I can't remember what it was.
Little Carmine reference. Bill truly has the makings of a varsity athlete.
Welcome back! This was a very very nice surprise to see. Thanks as always
i love these videos please never stop lol
1 disliker is hedorah himself
This is my 3 favorite Godzilla movie. I always thought Godzilla flying was fun. It's an example that somethings are not for everyone. Just for the record my favorite Godzilla movie ever is final wars, the Godzilla 1954, then Godzilla v hedera.
One of best movies
Great video Bill, love your video. Ths was one of my favorite Godzilla movies.
Finally! A Spectreman cameo!
No one talks about Ol' Spectreman anymore.
Great video as always. I actually enjoy this film, even when I first saw it as a child. However, I knew it was weird from the get go, and reviewing the credits at the beginning solidified that. None of the usual suspects were in the credits. One of the first times I had noticed that.
Still one of my favorite G-Man movie. So different from other Godzilla movies. Almost a dream of a Godzilla movie. But i still say "This is not happening" you know the scene. SAVE THE EARTH!
Heh I was in the middle of rewatching all of your History Of Videos.
1. When I was 6, I was a huge Godzilla fan and saw the vhs cover at blockbuster and thought this movie was godzilla vs the swamp monster.
2. When I finally saw this movie, I caught the beginning of the final fight scene. Watching it at 6am while it was still dark outside gave the ending such a noir effect
Thanks for this video. I STILL have a copy of it on DVD. At sixty years old, I still try to watch it once a year. I still get the Willie's when I see Hedora sliding through the water for the first time with those red eyes, just like I first saw it at the Drive-in the year it came out with my siblings and Grand Dad, eeackk!
SAVE THE EARTH!!!!! This is one trippy Kaiju movie. But I do like the fact that the Smog Monster could take different forms.
I have waited a long time for this. Now, I'm gonna enjoy it.
This was one of the frequent staple movies on The Monstrous Movie broadcast on Saturday afternoons in the mid 70s, and it was one of my favorites.
The flying Godzilla scene, I remember, hooting my butt off , as a kid!
So in a weird way, Banno is why we now have the glorious image of Kong wielding the Infinity Gauntlet...
Yes! New video! I appreciate the Home Movies reference.
I saw this movie at the drive-in when it was released in America. as a little boy, it was the scariest Godzilla movie I had ever seen!
This was the movie called the most terrifying and brutal one of the Showa series by my father. He said that Hedorah was the only enemy that nearly killed Godzilla and that he was untouchable even for the big green lizard. For him this movie was a milestone and legendary, for me it was a drug trip coming alive. A very strange movie with some very very out there decisions. Was it Fun? Oh yeah. Was it what my father said? Nope. But it was a solid movie.
Really interesting video, great job
First of all! Thank you for your videos! You are so much like my twin brother and I!!! When we got a new Godzilla VHS We watched the first few minutes of it and fast forwarded to the fight seen’s just like you only I had a best friend to share it with! But I love what you do and of course my twin brother! Just want to thank you for your videos!
This is one of my favorite Godzilla movies. I’m not sure why fans at the time or now could not like it. Easily top 3 Showa movies!
A Tim Burton Godzilla movie? I would pay so much money to see that!
In my opinion this is easily the best Godzilla movie (by a mile). Loved it since the old showings on WOR the day after Thanksgiving. Really dark and Hedorah kick’s Godzillas a**. Nothing like any other one sans the original.
Love your uploads mate, Will you be doing the ultraman films?
I love your content, thanks for the upload.
I can't believe that Tanaka had to tell the writers to cut so much (No dramas/limited characters/no Japanese stars/no wasteful scenes of dialogue) just to make this movie, however at least the studio had a good plot.
Lately I've been thinking that Ken might have been the inspiration for Mikki Segusa in the Hesei era. Like Mikki, Ken had a psychic connection with Godzilla and it would have been interesting to see what they would have done with that.
I watched this movie for the first time yesterday and it was very weird. From the new theme for Goji, the opening, the dance club and of course the flying scene. It was quite a trip.
LETS GO welcome back beautiful
its super underrated imo. i dont like the theme either, the more kids movie like parts take me out and the ending doesnt have the urgency it shouldve had wth the topic it was tackling, but i really like everything else. its basically a family friendly eco horror move, i like Hedorah´s design and the action is awesome
Wow: the real life consequences of pollution are quite horrifying. Provides an interesting context for this.
When I was a kid, the drastic tonal shifts were very unsettling. It was so dark at times, part of me honestly wondered if Hedorah wouldn't win in the end. . .
Frankly, without human intervention, Hedorah WOULD have won. I consider he/she a Ghidorah/Mechagodzilla/Desotoroyah-level kaiju, as in one of the few kaiju Godzilla couldn’t beat on his own and was actually almost killed by.
Wow! Some incredible backstory on this film! Consider me your newest subscriber!
I'm surprised you didn't mention my favorite moment in the film--and one of Haruo Nakajima's best performances: the scene where Godzilla visibly *snaps* as he tears apart Hedorah's corpse to make sure that it can't come back.
40:23 One million, seven hundred and forty million tickets!!! That's a lot of tickets!
lmao whoops
When I was a kid I really like this movie! And I remember it made me think a lot more about pollution. My parents were always the type to make sure they told you never to litter and stuff like that but the Godzilla movie brought it to a whole nother monsterous level of appreciation!
All of a sudden Inyuasha's Naraku having a miasma attack makes sense.
Doing "some" drugs? Nah man. They were doing all the drugs. I was (am) a huge Godzilla fan as a kid (adult). I saw this movie and just about all the 70's Godzilla movies when they were shown at our local theater and this is the one I remember most.
34:18 this is the first time seeing manny pacquio in big action bill
12:27 Like the character Kazuma Kiryu-san from Yakuza
Wat I think legendary should do is either their version of final wars or monsters all out attack
Very Cool stuff!
I love GODZILLA the BEST monster KAIJU genere ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Maybe Yukio thought Hedorah would be flammable due to all the pollution it had consumed? That’s my best guess, anyway.
Can't wait for Godzilla vs Gigan.
I enjoyed this movie
I love Godzilla vs the Smog Monster.
Bootlegs of the AIP version are easily purchased online.
I love this movie.
One of my favorite old school Godzilla movies....despite the environmental stuff.
The effects scenes in this movie look really good. And I love that psychedelic club!
In first world countries, the 60's were a breaking point with the insane pollution, and it was the 70's where things really took a turn. However, this movie comes across as very preachy today.
This may sound insane, but I own a full size original US release poster for this movie (same art as the VHS cover) signed by Akira Takarada. I know he isn’t in this movie, but I was only 7 and I didn’t know better when I asked him to sign it at G Fest.
Edit: it hangs on my wall to this day
Hedora is my favorite stoner monster, especially hitting that smoke stack like a champ
Interesting tidbit I've heard in the past, when Yukio is planning the bash on fuji, he writes it out, and in the English dub is called the 'Go Go of one million'. He then writes the first two characters in the japanese name Gojira, which, from what i was told, was the only way they could figure out how to write the term 'Go Go' in Japanese.
I imagine the change of the young protagonist's father from a polluting factory owner to a scientist was to comply with the mandate given to Banno for the film to have fewer dramatic scenes. As the scientist studying Hedorah, he is able to remain heroic and avoid conflict with his son.
Godzilla 54 will always be my favorite, BUT Godzilla vs Hedorah will always be my 2nd favorite of the gojira films. It is largely because of it's message. It's a message I connected with even at six years old back in 1976 when I first saw it on American television as Godzilla versus the smog monster. When I was old enough to be aware that there were differences however minor, I searched high and low until I was able to find the original unedited/ undubbed Japanese version. A couple of classes and over the years I've learned to understand a bit of spoken Japanese and have a much deeper appreciation for my childhood loves from Japan.
How the heck is Godzilla vs the Smog Monster rated G?
This movie was weird for me as a kid but I still enjoyed the fight, felt bad for the cat and loved the monster fight
I am fascinated by the concept of "visual rhyming" you mentioned but I can't find any results for a man named David Callett, which makes me think the auto captions mispelled it. If anyone could inform me of the name properly i'd love to learn more.