Question 1

What famous legend involves the film's director and special effects director being questioned by authorities?

Accepted Answer

Director Ishirô Honda and special effects director Eiji Tsuburaya were overheard planning Godzilla's destruction path on a Tokyo building observation deck, causing concern and leading to police questioning.

Question 2

How was Godzilla's iconic roar created for the film?

Accepted Answer

Music director Akira Ifukube created Godzilla's roar by rubbing a resin-coated leather glove on a contrabass strings and reverberating the sound. Footsteps were made by beating a kettle drum with a knotted rope.

Question 3

Why was stop-motion animation rejected for Godzilla's effects?

Accepted Answer

Stop-motion was rejected due to time constraints and lack of experienced Japanese animators. Special effects director Eiji Tsuburaya instead pioneered suitmation techniques to make production feasible.

Question 4

What extreme conditions did the Godzilla suit actor endure during filming?

Accepted Answer

Suit actor Haruo Nakajima faced temperatures up to 60°C (140°F) inside the suit, frequently fainted, and had cups of sweat drained from the costume due to hot studio lights.

Question 5

What is the basic plot of Godzilla?

Accepted Answer

After ships sink near Odo Island, Dr. Kyohei Yamane's expedition discovers a 50-meter monster called Gojira, whose rampage threatens to destroy Japan and potentially the world.

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