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

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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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What is Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects (2008) about?

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.

Who stars in Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects?

Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects stars Alex Cox (Narrator), Akira Tsuburaya (Himself), Teruyoshi Nakano (Himself), Akira Takarada (Himself), Yoshio Tsuchiya (Himself). The film was directed by Norman England.

How long is Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects?

Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2008.

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Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects holds an IMDb rating of 8.2/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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