Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects (2008)
03/08/2008
Documentary
1h 9m
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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.
- Norman EnglandDirector
- Ed GodziszewskiWriter
- Steve RyfleWriter
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Revenue
$41,347
Keywords
- interview
- dvd extra
- documentary
- bonus feature
- tokusatsu
Top Billed 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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Shogo Tomiyama
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Hiroshi Koizumi
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Shusuke Kaneko
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Toshio Miike
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Akinori Takagi
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