Spanning over 70 years and spread across more than 32 films, the monster known as Godzilla is a worldwide icon. Based on a monster awakened from the devastating aftermath of a nuclear attack, the ...

In Japan, he's "Gojira" — a name derived from the Japanese words "gorira," meaning gorilla, and "kujira," meaning whale. In America, he's "Godzilla" — a name ...

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