Overview

French nuclear tests irradiate an iguana into a giant monster that viciously attacks freighter ships in the Pacific Ocean. A team of experts, including Niko Tatopoulos, conclude that the oversized reptile is the culprit. Before long, the giant lizard is loose in Manhattan as the US military races to destroy the monster before it reproduces and it's spawn takes over the world.

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Awards
Won the European Film Award - People's Choice Award for Best Director (1998)
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Box office
Grossed $379M worldwide, about 2.9 times its $130M budget
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Based on
Based on Godzilla
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Filming locations
Filmed in New York City, Los Angeles, New Jersey and Hawaii
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Setting
Set in New Jersey, New York City, Jamaica and Brooklyn
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Sequels
Followed by Godzilla: The Series
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Music
Music by David Arnold and Michael Lloyd
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Ueli Steiger
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Details

Director: Roland Emmerich
Writers: Roland EmmerichScreenplay, Story
Dean DevlinScreenplay, Story
Ted ElliottStory
Terry RossioStory
Status: Released
Release date: May 20, 1998
Original language: English
Budget: $130M
Revenue: $379M
Countries: United States of America

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