Tsutomu Kitagawa
Biography: Tsutomu Kitagawa (喜多川 務, Kitagawa Tsutomu, born December 21, 1957) is a Japanese actor and stuntman who is mostly known for playing Godzilla for the "Millennium" (or "Shinsei") series. He also played King Ghidorah for Rebirth of Mothra III. He also played the costumed actor for the Blue (and occasionally, Black) Ranger in many of Toei Company's Super Sentai Series in the 1980s, better known in the United States as Power Rangers. Kitagawa graduated from Sakuragaoka High School before joining Sonny Chiba's Japan Action Club in January 1975. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tsutomu Kitagawa, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: December 21, 1957
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Godzilla 2000: Millennium
1999-12-11
Godzilla 2000: Millennium
Overview: An independent group of researchers called the Godzilla Prediction Network (GPN) actively track Godzilla as he makes landfall in Nemuro. Matters are further complicated when a giant meteor is discovered in the Ibaragi Prefecture. The mysterious rock begins to levitate as it's true intentions for the world and Godzilla are revealed.
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1999-12-11
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Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla
2002-11-02
Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla
Overview: JSDF pilot Akane has a fateful encounter when a new Godzilla emerges in Tateyama. As a countermeasure, a cyborg named Kiryu is constructed from the remains of the original. The machine is discovered to harbor the restless soul of the original monster as Akane must learn to find value in her own life as well.
Genres: Action Science Fiction Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2002-11-02
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Rebirth of Mothra III
1998-12-12
Rebirth of Mothra III
Overview: To save the world, Mothra goes back in time in an attempt to defeat a younger King Ghidorah.
Genres: Action Science Fiction Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1998-12-12
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Godzilla: Final Wars
2004-12-04
Godzilla: Final Wars
Overview: Humanity finally rids themselves of Godzilla, imprisoning him in an icy tomb in the South Pole. All is peaceful until various monsters emerge to lay waste to Earth's cities. Overwhelmed, humanity is seemingly saved by a race of benevolent aliens known as Xiliens. But not all is what it seems with these bizarre visitors. If humanity wishes to survive, they must reluctantly resurrect their most hated enemy, Godzilla.
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction Fantasy Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2004-12-04
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Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.
2003-12-13
Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.
Overview: Mothra and her fairies return to Japan to warn mankind that they must return Kiryu to the sea, for the dead must not be disturbed. However Godzilla has survived to menace Japan leaving Kiryu as the nation's only defense.
Genres: Action Fantasy Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2003-12-13
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Godzilla vs. Megaguirus
2000-11-03
Godzilla vs. Megaguirus
Overview: In an alternate timeline the original Godzilla is never defeated and repeatedly reemerges to feed on Japan's energy sources. A new inter-dimensional weapon called the Dimension Tide is created with the intent of eliminating Godzilla. However, the new weapon might also serve as a gateway to something far more sinister.
Genres: Action Science Fiction Thriller Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2000-11-03
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Kamen Rider Gaim the Movie: The Great Soccer Match! The Golden Fruit Cup!
2014-06-19
Kamen Rider Gaim the Movie: The Great Soccer Match! The Golden Fruit Cup!
Overview: Kouta is taken into a new version of Zawame, where soccer teams aim to win the All Rider Cup. The reward: The golden fruit. A strange man named Kougane starts sending locusts to other Armored Riders, consuming them, leaving their Lockseeds intact in order to revive his Golden Lockseed. Along with a strange youth named Lapis who seems to have a relation to the new world, will the Beat Riders be able to stop him?
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2014-06-19
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Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects
2008-08-03
Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects
Overview: A look at the unrecognized work of the talented artists and craftsmen who've maintained the tradition of Japanese special-effects. Highlighted is Yasuyuki Inoue along with various crew members who crafted meticulously detailed miniatures and risked life and limb as suit actors. All done to bring to life some of film's most iconic monsters through a distinct Japanese artform.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-08-03
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Making of Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.
2004-12-14
Making of Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.
Overview: Documentary about the production of the film. Directed by Yoshikazu Ishii.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-12-14
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