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

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

2008 1h 9m
8.5
Documentary
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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.

Cast

Alex Cox

Alex Cox

Narrator

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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Toshio Miike

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Akinori Takagi

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