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

★ 8.5/10 TMDB 2008-08-03 69 min

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.

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Alex Cox
Alex Cox
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Akira Tsuburaya
Akira Tsuburaya
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Teruyoshi Nakano
Teruyoshi Nakano
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Akira Takarada
Akira Takarada
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Yoshio Tsuchiya
Yoshio Tsuchiya
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Shogo Tomiyama
Shogo Tomiyama
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Hiroshi Koizumi
Hiroshi Koizumi
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Shusuke Kaneko
Shusuke Kaneko
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Toshio Miike
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Akinori Takagi
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Toshiro Aoki
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Yasuyuki Inoue
Yasuyuki Inoue
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