Ishirō Honda

Japanese film director, Godzilla series

Ishirō Honda - Japanese film director, Godzilla series
Born

May 7th, 1911
114 years ago

Died

1993
32 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Japan

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A significant figure in Japanese cinema, contributed to the science fiction genre through direction and writing. Directed the original 1954 film 'Godzilla', which launched a popular franchise. Worked on various entries in the Godzilla series and other kaiju films, establishing a distinctive style that combined horror with social commentary. Also directed 'Rodan' and 'Mothra', further expanding the cinematic universe of giant monsters. His work influenced both Japanese and global pop culture, leaving a lasting legacy in the film industry.

Directed 1954's 'Godzilla'

Directed 'Rodan'

Directed 'Mothra'

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