Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects (2008)

  • NR
  • 08/03/2008 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 9m

Overview

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.

Norman England

Director

Steve Ryfle

Writer

Ed Godziszewski

Writer

Cast

Alex Cox's headshot

Alex Cox

Narrator
Akira Tsuburaya's headshot

Akira Tsuburaya

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Teruyoshi Nakano's headshot

Teruyoshi Nakano

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Akira Takarada's headshot

Akira Takarada

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Yoshio Tsuchiya's headshot

Yoshio Tsuchiya

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Shogo Tomiyama's headshot

Shogo Tomiyama

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Hiroshi Koizumi's headshot

Hiroshi Koizumi

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Shusuke Kaneko's headshot

Shusuke Kaneko

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