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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Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Yoshio Tsuchiya
He was 81, 89 years old when he died
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as Himself |
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Akira Takarada
He was 74, now 89 years old
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as Himself |
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Hiroshi Koizumi
He was 81, 88 years old when he died
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as Himself |
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Shirō Sano
He was 53, now 69 years old
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as Himeself |
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Kenpachiro Satsuma
He was 61, now 76 years old
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as Himself |
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Alex Cox
He was 53, now 69 years old
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as Narrator |
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Haruo Nakajima
He was 79, 88 years old when he died
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as Himself |
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Teruyoshi Nakano
He was 72, now 88 years old
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as Himself |
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Shin'ichi Wakasa
He was 48, now 64 years old
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as Himself |
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Tsutomu Kitagawa
He was 50, now 66 years old
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as Himself |
Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects Crew
