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Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects is a 2008 documentary directed by Norman England, starring Yasuyuki Inoue, Alex Cox and Shirô Sano. It runs 1 hour 9 minutes.

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Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects (2008) movie poster
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Runtime
1h 9m (69 min)
Director
Norman England
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
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What Is Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects About?

The premise of Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects without spoilers.

The documentary shines a light on the often‑overlooked artists and craftsmen who keep Japan’s special‑effects tradition alive. It profiles Yasuyuki Inoue and the dedicated crew who build intricate miniatures and perform as suit actors, risking injury to animate the nation’s most legendary monsters through a uniquely Japanese art form.

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

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Cast & crew

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

Yasuyuki Inoue leads the cast, with Alex Cox as Narrator and Shirô Sano as Himeself. Directed by Norman England; 20 actors are credited in all.

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Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects, each answered in a sentence.

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 runs 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).

When was Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects released?

Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects was released on August 3, 2008.

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.

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Who is in the cast of Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects?

Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects stars Yasuyuki Inoue, Alex Cox as Narrator and Shirô Sano as Himeself, among 20 credited actors.

Does Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects have a post-credit scene?

No. Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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