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

First aired on Aug 3, 2008

Runtime: 69mins

80%

Genres: Documentary

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.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Alex Cox | Narrator
Akira Tsuburaya | Himself
Teruyoshi Nakano | Himself
Akira Takarada | Himself
Yoshio Tsuchiya | Himself
Shogo Tomiyama | Himself
Featured Crew
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Norman England | Director
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Ed Godziszewski | Producer
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Steve Ryfle | Producer
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Lisa Bull | Executive Producer
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Kow Otani | Music
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Hiroo Takaoka | Director of Photography