Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects
First aired on Aug 3, 2008
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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
Norman England | Director
Shu G. Momose | Additional Photography
Mariko Godziszewski | Translator
JR Lipartito | Production Assistant
Steve Ryfle | Producer
Brad Warner | Translator
