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

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

3/8/2008 1h 9m 8.4/10

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.

Director

Norman England

Top Billed Cast

Akira Takarada

Akira Takarada

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Alex Cox

Alex Cox

Narrator

Yoshio Tsuchiya

Yoshio Tsuchiya

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Teruyoshi Nakano

Teruyoshi Nakano

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Shogo Tomiyama

Shogo Tomiyama

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Akira Tsuburaya

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