A Critical Comparison between the Japanese and American Versions of the Godzilla Films by John Rocco Roberto and Robert Biondi (Originally published in G-FAN Issue #10 July/August 1994) Revised edition published in KAIJU-FAN # 5 Summer 1997 Gojira Released on November 3, 1954 Running time: 98 minutes Godzilla, King of the Monsters! Released on September 17, 1956 by Transworld Pictures