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The Unluckiest Dragon

The Unluckiest Dragon

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Documentary

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An audio essay narrated by Greg Pflugfelder explaining the events surrounding a tuna-fish boat called 'Daigo fukuryu maru'. The event inspires the story of Godzilla.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

9 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

24 January 2012

Country

United States of America

Cast

Greg Pflugfelder

Greg Pflugfelder

Narrator

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