Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects
Synopsis
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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Alex Cox
Narrator
Akira Tsuburaya
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Teruyoshi Nakano
Himself
Akira Takarada
Himself
Yoshio Tsuchiya
Himself
Shogo Tomiyama
Himself
Hiroshi Koizumi
Himself
Shusuke Kaneko
Himself
Toshio Miike
Himself
Akinori Takagi
Himself
Toshiro Aoki
Himself
Yasuyuki Inoue
Himself
Haruo Nakajima
Himself
Kenpachirō Satsuma
Himself
Tsutomu Kitagawa
Himself
Shinichi Wakasa
Himself
Shiro Sano
Himeself
Ryuji Honda
Himself
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
September 9, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$41K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman England
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Ryfle, Ed Godziszewski
- Original Score
- Kow Otani
- Original Title
- Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Worldwide Gross
- $41K
- Production Studios
- Happy Enterprises Productions, Classic Media, Red Circle, Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman England
Steve Ryfle, Ed Godziszewski
Kow Otani
Hiroo Takaoka, Shu G. Momose
Yasu Inoue
Ed Godziszewski, Steve Ryfle, Lisa Bull
Department Leadership Roster
Norman England
Director
Ed Godziszewski
Producer
Steve Ryfle
Producer
Hiroo Takaoka
Director of Photography
Yasu Inoue
Editor
Steve Ryfle
Writer
Ed Godziszewski
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects 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 directed Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects?
Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects was directed by Norman England.
Who stars in Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects?
The principal cast of Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects includes Alex Cox, Akira Tsuburaya, Teruyoshi Nakano, Akira Takarada, Yoshio Tsuchiya.
When was Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects released and how long is it?
Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
How much did Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects make at the box office?
Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects grossed $41K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects was composed by Kow Otani.