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

Name: Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects
Genre: Documentary
Released: 03 Aug 2008
Rating: 8.40
Cast: Alex Cox, Akira Tsuburaya, Teruyoshi Nakano, Akira Takarada, Yoshio Tsuchiya

2008-08-03 Japan, United States of America 69 minutes.

8.40 12 votes

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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.

Year 2008

Studio Happy Enterprises Productions, Classic Media, Red Circle, Inc.

Director Norman England

Crew Norman England (Director), JR Lipartito (Production Assistant), Oki Miyano (Translator), Brad Warner (Translator), Takao Kawashima (Production Assistant), Lisa Bull (Executive Producer)

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Language English, 日本語