Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects (2008)
2008 · 1h 9m · Documentary
Genres: 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.
Director: Norman England
Writers: Steve Ryfle, Ed Godziszewski
Music by: Kow Otani
Cinematography: Hiroo Takaoka
Editor: Yasu Inoue
Cast
Alex Cox as NarratorAkira Tsuburaya as HimselfTeruyoshi Nakano as HimselfAkira Takarada as HimselfYoshio Tsuchiya as HimselfShogo Tomiyama as HimselfHiroshi Koizumi as HimselfShusuke Kaneko as HimselfToshio Miike as HimselfAkinori Takagi as HimselfToshiro Aoki as HimselfYasuyuki Inoue as HimselfMore like this
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