The movie in discussion is the 1998 version of “Godzilla”. This piece tells you about the places it was filmed and the actors who played different parts. It offers a chance to learn and discover intriguing details about the movie itself and the fascinating occurrences behind the scenes.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot at various locations. This includes the Kualoa Ranch in Hawaii, Jersey City in New Jersey, and Brooklyn in New York City. Some scenes were also filmed in Universal Studios in California and the beautiful island of Kaua’i, Hawaii. The filming took place between 1st May 1997 and 26th September 1997.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Matthew Broderick | Dr. Niko Tatopoulos |
| Jean Reno | Philippe Roaché |
| Maria Pitillo | Audrey Timmonds |
| Hank Azaria | Victor ‘Animal’ Palotti |
| Kevin Dunn | Colonel Hicks |
| Michael Lerner | Mayor Ebert |
| Harry Shearer | Charles Caiman |
| Arabella Field | Lucy Palotti |
| Vicki Lewis | Dr. Elsie Chapman |
| Doug Savant | Sergeant O’Neal |
| Malcolm Danare | Dr. Mendel Craven |
| Lorry Goldman | Gene – Mayor’s Aide |
| Christian Aubert | Jean-Luc |
| Philippe Bergeron | Jean-Claude |
| Frank Bruynbroek | Jean-Pierre |
| François Giroday | Jean-Philippe |
| Nicholas J. Giangiulio | Ed |
| Robert Lesser | Murray |
| Ralph Manza | Old Fisherman |
| Greg Callahan | Governor |
| Chris Ellis | General Anderson |
| Nancy Cartwright | Caiman’s Secretary |
| Jack Moore | Leonard |
| Steve Giannelli | Jules |
| Brian Farabaugh | Arthur |
| Stephen Xavier Lee | Lt. Anderson |
| Bodhi Elfman | Freddie |
| Lloyd Kino | Japanese Tanker Cook |
| Toshi Toda | Japanese Tanker Captain |
| Clyde Kusatsu | Japanese Tanker Skipper |
| Glenn Morshower | Kyle Terrington |
| Lola Pashalinski | Pharmacist |
| Rob Fukuzaki | WIDF Co-Anchor |
| Dale Harimoto | WKXI Anchor |
| Derek Webster | Utah Captain |
| Stuart Fratkin | Utah Ensign |
| Frank Cilberg | Utah Sailors |
| Jason Edward Jones | Utah Sailor |
| Roger McIntyre | Utah Sailor |
| David Pressman | Anchorage Captain |
| Robert Faltisco | Anchorage Ensign |
| Scott Lusby | Anchorage Ensign |
| Kirk Geiger | Apache Pilot |
| Pat Mastroianni | Apache Pilot |
| Eric Saiet | Apache Pilot |
| Burt Bulos | Apache Pilot |
| Seth Peterson | Apache Pilot |
| Jamison Yang | F-18 Pilot |
| Nathan Anderson | F-18 Pilot |
| Mark Munafo | F-18 Pilot |
| Dwight Schmidt | F-18 Pilot |
| Dwayne Swingler | Raven Pilot #2 |
| Lawton Paseka | Officer |
| Greg Collins | Soldier on Bridge |
| James Black | Soldier |
| Paul Ware | Soldier |
| Christopher Carruthers | Radio Technician |
| Daniel Pearce | Radio Technician |
| Mark Fite | Radio Operator |
| Eric Paskel | Rodgers |
| Lee Weaver | Homeless Guy |
| Leonard Termo | Homeless Guy |
| Joshua Taylor | Spotter |
| Al Sapienza | Taxi Cab Driver |
| Stoney Westmoreland | Tunnel Guard |
| Gary Warner | Gun Technician |
| Ed Wheeler | New York Cop |
| Bill Hoag | New Jersey Cop |
| Jonathan Dienst | Field Reporter |
| Madeline McFadden | Reporter |
| Julian M. Phillips | Reporter |
| Raymond Ramos | Reporter |
| Frank Welker | Creature Vocals (voice) |
| John Austin | WIDF News Office Worker (uncredited) |
| Eugenie Bondurant | Desiree Pon (uncredited) |
| Jeff Brockton | Submarine Officer (uncredited) |
| George Cambio | Soldier (uncredited) |
| Norman Fessler | WIDF News Worker in Elevator (uncredited) |
| Kevin Grevioux | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Al Leong | Japanese Fisherboat Crewman (uncredited) |
| Susan McNabb | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Jack Nolan | WIDF News Office Worker (uncredited) |
| Guy Richardson | Anchorage ship repairman / New Jersey cop on the bridge (uncredited) |
| Ric Sechrest | Sgt. Cobb (uncredited) |
| Louis C. Simon | Soldier (uncredited) |
| Patricia Tallman | Waitress (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Godzilla (1998) was directed by Roland Emmerich and written by Dean Devlin, Emmerich, and Ted Elliott.
- Its cast includes stars such as Matthew Broderick, Jean Reno, and Maria Pitillo. Broderick played the character Dr. Niko Tatopoulos while Reno portrayed Philippe Roaché and Pitillo acted as Audrey Timmonds.
- The movie has won 10 awards and received 13 nominations.
- French nuclear tests mutated an iguana into the gigantic monster, Godzilla, which eventually makes its way to New York City. Here, the American military must stop this beast before it reproduces.
- The movie has reviews from 970 users and 116 critics.
- The characters of Colonel Hicks, Mayor Ebert, Charles Caiman, Lucy Palotti, Dr. Elsie Chapman, Sergeant O’Neal, and Dr. Mendel Craven were portrayed by Kevin Dunn, Michael Lerner, Harry Shearer, Arabella Field, Vicki Lewis, Doug Savant, and Malcolm Danare respectively.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Kualoa Ranch – 49560 Kamehameha Highway, Ka’a’awa, O’ahu, Hawaii, USA
- Latitude: 21.5186627
- Longitude: -157.8533464
- Place ID: ChIJa22w1QFEAHwReP7oYVzQSv0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Kaneohe, HI 96744, USA
- Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu
- Location Name: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.6781784
- Longitude: -73.9441579
- Place ID: ChIJCSF8lBZEwokRhngABHRcdoI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Brooklyn, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Falls Lake, Backlot, Universal Studios – 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
- Latitude: 47.9519989
- Longitude: -91.4724397
- Place ID: ChIJF3FsYi3JpVIRE9Oskg4qwQI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Fall Lake Township, MN, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Kaua’i, Hawaii, USA
- Latitude: 22.0964396
- Longitude: -159.5261238
- Place ID: ChIJR7CeJbsEB3wRijctofUaMvY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Kauai, Hawaii, USA
- Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu
