

Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects
Visit website8.4/10 • 12
2008-08-03 • 1h 9m
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.
- Directors
- Norman England
- Writters
- Ed Godziszewski, Steve Ryfle
- Editors
- Yasu Inoue

Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects
Visit website2008-08-03 • 1h 9m
8.4/10 • 12
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.
- Directors
- Norman England
- Writters
- Ed Godziszewski, Steve Ryfle
- Editors
- Yasu Inoue
Top Billed Cast
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Narrator
Akira Tsuburaya
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Teruyoshi Nakano
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Akira Takarada
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Yoshio Tsuchiya
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Shogo Tomiyama
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Hiroshi Koizumi
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Shusuke Kaneko
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Toshio Miike
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- Status
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- Original Language
- English
- Budget
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- Revenue
- $41,347.00
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