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

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

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2008-08-03
  • Runtime: 69 minutes
  • Rating: 8.4/10 (12 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $41,347
  • Production Companies: Happy Enterprises Productions, Classic Media, Red Circle, Inc.
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.3177
  • Languages: English, Japanese

Cast & Crew

Alex Cox

Alex Cox

as Narrator

Akira Tsuburaya

Akira Tsuburaya

as Himself

Teruyoshi Nakano

Teruyoshi Nakano

as Himself

Akira Takarada

Akira Takarada

as Himself

Yoshio Tsuchiya

Yoshio Tsuchiya

as Himself

Shogo Tomiyama

Shogo Tomiyama

as Himself

Hiroshi Koizumi

Hiroshi Koizumi

as Himself

Shusuke Kaneko

Shusuke Kaneko

as Himself

Toshio Miike

Toshio Miike

as Himself

Akinori Takagi

Akinori Takagi

as Himself

Gallery

Movie sceneMovie scene

External Links

Keywords

interviewdvd extradocumentarybonus featuretokusatsu

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects?â–Ľ

Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2008-08-03.

Who are the main actors in Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects?â–Ľ

The main cast includes Alex Cox, Akira Tsuburaya, Teruyoshi Nakano, Akira Takarada, Yoshio Tsuchiya, .

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What is the IMDb rating of Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects?â–Ľ

Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects has an IMDb rating of 8.4/10 based on 12 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects?â–Ľ

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $41,347 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects?â–Ľ

The soundtrack was composed by Happy Enterprises Productions, Classic Media, Red Circle, Inc.. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects filmed?â–Ľ

Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

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

The total runtime of Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects is 69 minutes.

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The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

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