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

★ 8.5/10 · 13 votes 2008 1h 9m Released

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.

Cast

Alex Cox Narrator Akira Tsuburaya Himself Teruyoshi Nakano Himself Akira Takarada Himself Yoshio Tsuchiya Himself Shogo Tomiyama Himself