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Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects
8.5 / 10• 2008• 1h 9m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
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 & Crew
Alex Cox
Narrator
Lead
Akira Tsuburaya
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Teruyoshi Nakano
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Akira Takarada
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Yoshio Tsuchiya
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Shogo Tomiyama
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Hiroshi Koizumi
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Shusuke Kaneko
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What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Norman England's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
