Godzilla 4K: Criterion Collection DigiPack (1954)

4K BLU-RAY DISC

• Commentary - this archival audio commentary was recorded by critic David Kalat, author of A Critical History and Filmography of Toho's Godzilla Series. The structural analysis and the examination of the socio-political conditions Godzilla.

BLU-RAY DISC

• Godzilla, King of the Monsters! - the 1956 feature film co-directed and edited by Terry O. Morse. In English and Japanese, with optional English subtitles. (81 min, 1080p).
  
• Commentary One - this archival audio commentary was recorded by critic David Kalat, author of A Critical History and Filmography of Toho's Godzilla Series, in 2011. The commentary is informative, but admittedly too emotional and ultimately quite difficult to endure. The structural analysis and the examination of the socio-political conditions Godzilla represents, however, are very good.
  
• Commentary Two - this archival audio commentary for Godzilla, King of the Monsters! was recorded by critic David Kalat in 2011.
  
• Photographic Effects - a short featurette focusing on some of the unique visual tricks in Godzilla. Introduced by effects director Koichi Kawakita and SFX cameraman Motoyoshi Tomioka. In Japanese, with optional English subtitles. (10 min).
  
• Tadao Sato - in this video interview, Japanese cinema expert and film critic Tadao Sato discusses Godzilla, its production history, and cultural significance. The interview was conducted in 2011. In Japanese, with optional English subtitles. (15 min).
  
• Cast and Crew - four archival interviews with cast and crew members recalling and discussing their contribution to Godzilla. In Japanese, with optional English subtitles.
  • Akira Takarada (actor). Recorded in 2011. (13 min).
  • Haruo Nakajima (actor). Recorded in 2011. (10 min).
  • Yoshio Irie and Eizo Kaimai (effects technicians). Recorded in 2011. (31 min).
  • Akira Ifukube (composer). (51 min).
    
• Photographic Effects - a short featurette focusing on some of the unique visual tricks in Godzilla. Introduced by effects director Koichi Kawakita and SFX cameraman Motoyoshi Tomioka. In Japanese, with optional English subtitles. (10 min, 1080i).
  
• Trailer One - the original theatrical trailer for Godzilla. In Japanese, with optional English subtitles. (3 min).
  
• Trailer Two - the original theatrical trailer for Godzilla, King of the Monsters!. In English, not subtitled. (2 min).
  
• Booklet - an illustrated booklet featuring an essay by critic J. Hoberman, as well as technical credits.