Godzilla vs. Charles Barkley
“The Battle of the Century”
Synopsis
He's defeated Mothra. He's defeated King Kong. He's defeated Monster Zero and Mechagodzilla, but he has never faced an adversary like this. Godzilla takes on Charles Barkley! It's the battle of the century. A 1992 short film co-financed by Nike and Toho in which Godzilla plays basketball against a kaiju-sized version of NBA star Charles Barkley in Tokyo.
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The Making of Nike's Godzilla vs. Barkley: Scientific American Frontiers 301 - PBS 1992
Type: Behind the Scenes • Published 2013-06-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Owens
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Sandoz, Warren Eakins
- Original Title
- Godzilla vs. Charles Barkley
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1m
- Production Studios
- Industrial Light & Magic, NBA Entertainment, Nike, TOHO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Owens
Steve Sandoz, Warren Eakins
Bob Sarles
Clint Goldman
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Owens
Director
Clint Goldman
Producer
Steve Sandoz
Writer
Bob Sarles
Editor
Warren Eakins
Writer
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What is Godzilla vs. Charles Barkley about?
He's defeated Mothra. He's defeated King Kong. He's defeated Monster Zero and Mechagodzilla, but he has never faced an adversary like this. Godzilla takes on Charles Barkley! It's the battle of the century. A 1992 short film co-financed by Nike and Toho in which Godzilla plays basketball against a kaiju-sized version of NBA star Charles Barkley in Tokyo.
Who directed Godzilla vs. Charles Barkley?
Godzilla vs. Charles Barkley was directed by Michael Owens.
Who stars in Godzilla vs. Charles Barkley?
The principal cast of Godzilla vs. Charles Barkley includes Charles Barkley, Ron Thiele.
When was Godzilla vs. Charles Barkley released and how long is it?
Godzilla vs. Charles Barkley was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1m.