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Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects

2008•1h 9m•8.5/10
  • Documentary

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.

Top Cast

  • Alex Cox

    Alex Cox

    Narrator

  • Akira Tsuburaya

    Akira Tsuburaya

    Himself

  • Teruyoshi Nakano

    Teruyoshi Nakano

    Himself

  • Akira Takarada

    Akira Takarada

    Himself

  • Yoshio Tsuchiya

    Yoshio Tsuchiya

    Himself

  • Shogo Tomiyama

    Shogo Tomiyama

    Himself

  • Hiroshi Koizumi

    Hiroshi Koizumi

    Himself

  • Shusuke Kaneko

    Shusuke Kaneko

    Himself

Details

Director
Norman England
Budget
—
Revenue
$41,347
Country
Japan, United States of America
Language
English, Japanese
Status
Released

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