This was the Godzilla that I grew up with and didn't know that it was edited for American audience. After learning that there's an original Japanese version (thanks to IMDb), I ordered the video from Japan and saw it for the first time as it was intended to be seen.
After comparing this version to the original, I can see that grafting of parts Raymond Burr appears is well done but I could also see the discontinuity in the story line. For instance, first scene Dr. Yamane appears on this version is the scene after he sees Godzilla in the original, but in this movie it's set before he sees Godzilla,. But in his dialog he's already talking about Godzilla and its incredible life force.
The Japanese fisherman appearing in this movie also can't speak Japanese right. After seeing the original, it looks so fake and out of place.
This still is a good movie, but if you're a Godzilla fan, I recommend seeing it in its original form without dubbing in English. Overall story line is much more coherent, and you'll understand the plot better.
After comparing this version to the original, I can see that grafting of parts Raymond Burr appears is well done but I could also see the discontinuity in the story line. For instance, first scene Dr. Yamane appears on this version is the scene after he sees Godzilla in the original, but in this movie it's set before he sees Godzilla,. But in his dialog he's already talking about Godzilla and its incredible life force.
The Japanese fisherman appearing in this movie also can't speak Japanese right. After seeing the original, it looks so fake and out of place.
This still is a good movie, but if you're a Godzilla fan, I recommend seeing it in its original form without dubbing in English. Overall story line is much more coherent, and you'll understand the plot better.