All Monsters Attack facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Monsters Attack |
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| Directed by | Ishirō Honda |
| Produced by | Tomoyuki Tanaka |
| Screenplay by | Shinichi Sekizawa |
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| Music by | Kunio Miyauchi |
| Cinematography | Mototaka Tomioka |
| Editing by | Masahima Miyauchi |
| Studio | Toho Co., Ltd |
| Distributed by | Toho |
| Release date(s) | 20 December 1969 |
| Running time | 70 minutes |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
| Money made | ¥260 million (Japan rentals) |
All Monsters Attack (known in Japan as ゴジラ・ミニラ・ガバラ オール怪獣大進撃, Gojira Minira Gabara Ōru Kaijū Dai-shingeki, which means Godzilla, Minilla, and Gabara: All Monsters Attack) is a Japanese monster movie from 1969. It's the tenth film in the exciting Godzilla series!
This movie was directed by Ishirō Honda and tells a fun story about a boy who learns to be brave. It stars Tomonori Yazaki, Kenji Sahara, and Machiko Naka. The amazing special effects brought Godzilla, his son Minilla, and the monster Gabara to life.
The film first came out in Japan on December 20, 1969. Later, in 1971, it was shown in the United States under the name Godzilla's Revenge. While some people had mixed feelings about the movie, director Ishirō Honda really liked it! It was followed by the film Godzilla vs. Hedorah in 1971.
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The Story of Ichiro and His Monster Friends
Ichiro Miki is a smart but often lonely boy who lives in the city of Kawasaki, Japan. His parents work a lot, so he often comes home to an empty apartment. His best friends are a kind toymaker named Shinpei Minami and a girl named Sachiko. At school, Ichiro is often bothered by a group of bullies, led by a boy named Sanko Gabara.
Dreaming of Monster Island
To escape his everyday worries, Ichiro loves to dream! In his dreams, he visits Monster Island, a place filled with giant creatures. There, he sees Godzilla fighting three huge praying mantises called Kamacuras. Ichiro gets chased by one of them and falls into a cave, but luckily he's safe.
Soon, Minilla, Godzilla's son, rescues Ichiro from the cave. Ichiro quickly learns that Minilla has his own bully problems! Minilla is often picked on by a big, scary monster named Gabara.
Real-Life Troubles and Dream Lessons
Back in the real world, Shinpei wakes Ichiro up, telling him his mom will be home late again. Ichiro goes out to play and explores an old, empty factory. He finds some interesting things, including a wallet with an ID. Unbeknownst to him, two people who were hiding in the factory realize Ichiro has their ID. They follow him and take him hostage to keep him quiet.
Later, after dinner, Ichiro dreams again and meets Minilla. They watch Godzilla battle other monsters like Ebirah, Kumonga, and even some jets! But then, Gabara appears and starts picking on Minilla. Minilla gets scared and runs away. Godzilla then steps in to teach Minilla how to fight and use his special atomic breath.
Finding Courage in Dreams and Reality
Ichiro is woken up by the people who took him hostage. Feeling scared, he wishes Minilla could help. He falls asleep again and sees Minilla getting beaten up by Gabara once more. This time, Ichiro helps Minilla find the courage to fight back! Minilla uses a log like a seesaw to send Gabara flying!
Godzilla arrives and congratulates Minilla. Gabara tries to get revenge, but Godzilla easily defeats him, making sure Gabara won't bother Minilla again.
Inspired by his dreams, Ichiro learns to face his own fears. He uses his new courage to outsmart the people holding him hostage. Just in time, the police, called by Shinpei, arrive and arrest them. The next day, Ichiro stands up to Sanko and his gang. He wins the fight, feeling proud and confident. He even makes friends with them by playing a fun prank on a billboard painter!
Meet the Characters
Here are some of the main actors and the characters they play in All Monsters Attack:
- Tomonori Yazaki as Ichiro Miki, a lonely but imaginative boy who learns to be brave.
- Kenji Sahara as Kenichi Miki, Ichiro's father.
- Machiko Naka as Tamiko Miki, Ichiro's mother.
- Hideyo Amamoto as Shinpei Minami, a friendly toymaker and one of Ichiro's friends.
- Junichi Ito as Sanko Gabara, the boy who bullies Ichiro.
- Hidemi Ito as Sachiko, a young girl and another one of Ichiro's friends.
- Haruo Nakajima as Godzilla, the famous giant monster and Minilla's father.
- Masao Fukazawa as Minilla, Godzilla's son, who also faces bullies.
- Midori Uchiyama provided the voice for Minilla.
- Yasuhiko Kakuyuki as Gabara, the amphibian monster who bullies Minilla.
How All Monsters Attack Was Made
Even though the movie Destroy All Monsters was first planned to be the last Godzilla film, the creators at Toho Studios decided to make more. They wanted to create a new Godzilla movie that was fun for kids and could be made quickly and without too much cost. This film started being made in October 1969 and was released just two months later in December!
Using Existing Footage
To help save money and time, All Monsters Attack uses many scenes from older Godzilla movies. These reused scenes are called "stock footage." You might see parts from films like Ebirah, Horror of the Deep, Son of Godzilla, and King Kong Escapes. The same Godzilla suit from Destroy All Monsters was also used.
The Directors Behind the Magic
While Eiji Tsuburaya was given credit for special effects, director Ishirō Honda actually handled most of the directing for both the story parts and the special effects scenes. He had help from Teruyoshi Nakano. They worked in a smaller studio where everything was filmed together, which was a bit different from how they usually made these big monster movies!
Important Messages in the Film
All Monsters Attack explores some important ideas, especially for kids.
Facing Bullies and Finding Courage
One of the main messages is about dealing with bullies. The character Ichiro often feels lonely and is picked on by a boy named Sanko Gabara. In his dreams, Ichiro sees Minilla, Godzilla's son, also being bullied by a monster named Gabara. Through their shared experiences, both Ichiro and Minilla learn to stand up for themselves and find their inner strength. The movie teaches us that it's okay to be scared, but it's important to find the courage to face your fears.
The Power of Imagination
The film also shows how imagination can help us cope with tough times. Ichiro uses his dreams of Monster Island as a way to escape his loneliness and practice being brave. His adventures with Godzilla and Minilla in his dreams give him the confidence he needs to handle real-life challenges.
Release Information
All Monsters Attack first premiered in theaters in Japan on December 20, 1969. It was part of a special film festival called "Toho Champion Matsuri," which showed a mix of short films and longer movies.
Release in the United States
In 1971, the movie was released in the United States under the title Godzilla's Revenge. This version had English voices added and was shown alongside another film called Island of the Burning Damned.
Watching at Home
For those who wanted to watch the film at home, the original Japanese version was released on home video in the United States in 2007 by Classic Media. Later, in 2019, the Japanese version was included in a special Blu-ray collection from The Criterion Collection. This collection featured all 15 films from Godzilla's early "Shōwa era."
See Also
In Spanish: Gojira-Minira-Gabara: Ōru Kaijū Daishingeki para niños
