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

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

8.5 /10 13 votes
August 3, 2008 1h 9m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Norman England
Writers Steve Ryfle, Ed Godziszewski
Studio Happy Enterprises Productions
Rating 8.5/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Alex Cox

Alex Cox

Narrator

Akira Tsuburaya

Akira Tsuburaya

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Teruyoshi Nakano

Teruyoshi Nakano

Himself

Akira Takarada

Akira Takarada

Himself

Yoshio Tsuchiya

Yoshio Tsuchiya

Himself

Shogo Tomiyama

Shogo Tomiyama

Himself

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

Toshiro Aoki

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Yasuyuki Inoue

Yasuyuki Inoue

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects was released on August 3, 2008.

The runtime of Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects is 1h 9m.

Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects is a Documentary movie.

Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects has a rating of 8.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects was directed by Norman England.

The main cast of Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects includes Alex Cox, Akira Tsuburaya, Teruyoshi Nakano.

Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects is originally in English.