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

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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.

Country:

Japan,

United States of America

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

69 minutes

Year:

2008

Director:

Norman England

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Company:

Happy Enterprises Productions,

Classic Media,

Red Circle, Inc.

Cast:
Alex Cox

Narrator

Akira Tsuburaya

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Teruyoshi Nakano

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Akira Takarada

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Yoshio Tsuchiya

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Crew:
Norman England

Director

Shu G. Momose

Additional Photography

Mariko Godziszewski

Translator

JR Lipartito

Production Assistant

Steve Ryfle

Producer