Thursday, November 5, 2015

Godzilla Where are They Now Part 12: Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972)



This is the latest in a series that will track actors from the various Godzilla movies and shows over the years through to Godzilla, Final Wars (2004), the 2014 Godzilla movie being too recent to cover. All known cast members listed. Info derived from imdb. Only roles 2013 and later being tracked.

Other than in stock footage, this is Haruo Nakajima's final appearance as Godzilla (Gojira)

Hiroshi Ishikawa (Gengo Kotaka): last known acting role in 1974.
Yuriko Hishimi (Tomoko Tomoe): in The Intermission (2013).
Minoru Takashima (Shosaku Takasugi): no known subsequent acting roles.
Tomoko Umeda (Machiko Shima): last known acting role in 1976.
Toshiaki Nishizawa (Kubota, Head of Children's Land): died in 2013.
Zan Fujita (Fumio Sudo): last known acting role in 1976.
Kunio Murai (Takashi Shima): in Hanasaki Mai ga damatteinai (1 episode 2015), Nobunaga Concerto (6 episodes 2014), Zipang Punk (2014), The Family Game (1 episode 2013); Yokokuhan: The Pain (5 episodes 2015) in post-production; as Self: Kore ga watashi no ikiru michi (2013).
Gen Shimizu (Commander of Defense Forces): died in 1976.
Zekô Nakamura (Priest): no known subsequent acting roles.
Kuniko Ashihara (Fumio's Mother ,Middle-Aged Woman): died in 1997.
Akio Murata (Editor of Comics Magazine): last known acting role in 1973.
Noritake Saito (Henchman): no known subsequent acting roles.
Yasuhiko Saijô (Henchman): only known subsequent acting role in 1990.
Naoya Kusakawa (Henchman): last known acting role in 1975.
Wataru Ômae (Henchman): last known acting role in 1976.
Haruo Nakajima (Gojira / Background Comic Editor / JSDF Officer): last known acting role in 1973, as Vehicles in 1995; as Self: CBS This Morning (1 episode 214), SciFi Japan TV (1 episode 2014).
Kenpachirô Satsuma (Gaigan): last known acting role in 2001, as self in 2009.
Kôetsu Ômiya (Angirasu / Laser Radar Operator): last known acting role in 1978.
Kanta Ina (Kingugidora): no other known acting roles; as Sword Fight Choreographer in 1978.
Uncredited Cast:
Chris Hilton (Fumio Sudo voice): last known acting role in 1994.
Michael Kaye (Shosaku Takasugi / Editor of Comics Magazine / Police officer / Henchman voices): last known acting role in 1974.
Ted Thomas (Kubota / Priest / Radio Announcer / Godzilla voices): last known acting role in 1980.

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