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

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8.4/10 • 12

2008-08-03 • 1h 9m

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.

Directors
Norman England
Writters
Ed Godziszewski, Steve Ryfle
Editors
Yasu Inoue

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  1. Alex Cox

    Alex Cox

    Narrator

  2. Akira Tsuburaya

    Akira Tsuburaya

    Himself

  3. Teruyoshi Nakano

    Teruyoshi Nakano

    Himself

  4. Akira Takarada

    Akira Takarada

    Himself

  5. Yoshio Tsuchiya

    Yoshio Tsuchiya

    Himself

  6. Shogo Tomiyama

    Shogo Tomiyama

    Himself

  7. Hiroshi Koizumi

    Hiroshi Koizumi

    Himself

  8. Shusuke Kaneko

    Shusuke Kaneko

    Himself

  9. Toshio Miike

    Toshio Miike

    Himself

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
$41,347.00
Keywords
interviewdvd extradocumentarydocumentary filmbonus featuretokusatsu