Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects
Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects
Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects
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2008
1h 9m
8.4(12 votes)
Documentary

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.

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20 members
Directing

Alex Cox

Narrator

Alex Cox
Production

Akira Tsuburaya

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Akira Tsuburaya
Visual Effects

中野昭慶

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中野昭慶
Acting

宝田明

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宝田明
Acting

土屋嘉男

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土屋嘉男
Production

富山省吾

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富山省吾
Acting

小泉博

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小泉博
Directing

金子修介

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金子修介
Art

三池敏夫

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Acting

Akinori Takagi

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Crew

青木 利郎

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青木 利郎
Crew

井上 泰幸

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井上 泰幸
Acting

中島春雄

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中島春雄
Acting

薩摩剣八郎

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薩摩剣八郎
Acting

喜多川務

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喜多川務
Costume & Make-Up

若狭新一

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若狭新一
Acting

佐野史郎

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佐野史郎
Acting

Ryuji Honda

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Directing

八木毅

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八木毅
Crew

白崎 治郎

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白崎 治郎

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