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

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

August 3, 2008 69 min
✓ Released 6460 days ago
Documentary
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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.

Movie Info

Status: Released
Director: Norman England
Runtime: 69 min
Revenue: $41,347

Top Cast

Alex Cox

Alex Cox

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Akira Tsuburaya

Akira Tsuburaya

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Teruyoshi Nakano

Teruyoshi Nakano

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Akira Takarada

Akira Takarada

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Yoshio Tsuchiya

Yoshio Tsuchiya

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Shogo Tomiyama

Shogo Tomiyama

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Hiroshi Koizumi

Hiroshi Koizumi

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Shusuke Kaneko

Shusuke Kaneko

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